Answer to Question #191902 in General Chemistry for OhMoe

Question

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the use of a funnel in the top of a volumetric flask?

1. Use as large a funnel as possible to prevent splashing some of the contents.
2. Use a funnel of a size that will not cause the flask to become top-heavy and unstable.
3. Use a stemless funnel.

Answer 1

1. Use a funnel of a size that will not cause the flask to become top-heavy and unstable.