QUALITATIVE
ANALYSIS OF
COCONUT
WATER
MADE BY – MOHAMMAD KASHIF KHAN
CLASS -- XII
ROLL NO. -
acknowledgement
I would like to owe the sense of gratitude
to our physics teacher Mrs.SARITA
KHOKHAR for her consistent guidance,
support and encouragement without
which this project would not able to exist
in present shape.
I would also like to thank our Lab
assistant Mr.INDER BHAKUNI, my parents
for their blessings and my friends for their
help in order to complete the project.
CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that “MOHAMMAD KASHIF
KHAN of classXII-A has completed the
physics project entitled
“QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS OF COCONUT
WATER”
under the guidance of her physics
teacher Mrs.SARITA KHOKHAR and lab
assistant Mr.INDER.
The progress of the project has been
continuously reported and has been
acknowledged consistently.
SARITA KHOKHAR
(Chemistry Teacher)
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Qualitative Analysis of
Coconut Water
INTRODUCTION
The coconut (Cocosnucifera L.) is an important fruit tree in
the tropical regions and the fruit can be made into a variety
of foods and beverages . The edible part of the coconut fruit
(coconut meat and coconut water) is the endosperm tissue.
Endosperm tissues undergo one of three main modes of
development, which are the nuclear, cellular and helobial
modes and the development of coconut endosperm belongs
to the nuclear mode. Initially, the endosperm is a liquid
containing free nuclei generated by a process, in which the
primary endosperm nucleus undergoes several cycles of
division without cytokinesis (the process in which the
cytoplasm of a single eukaryotic cell is divided to form two
daughter cells). Cytokinesis then occurs, progressing from the
periphery towards the centre, thus forming the cellular
endosperm layer. At first, the cellular endosperm is
translucent and jelly-like, but it later hardens at maturity to
become white flesh (coconut meat). Unlike the endosperms
of other plants (e.g., wheat and corn), the cellularisation
process in a coconut fruit does not fill up the entire embryo
sac cavity, but instead leaves the cavity solution-filled. This
solution is commonly known as coconut water and it is of
cytoplasmic origin .
Application of
coconut water
Makes an excellent oral rehydration sports beverage - replaces
electrolytes from exercise, heat stress and illness
Aids in exercise performance
Natural isotonic beverage – contains the same level of electrolytes
found in human blood
Has 15 times the amount of potassium as most sports and energy
drinks (264 mg vs 12.5 mg /100 ml)
Reduces problems for infants suffering from intestinal disturbances
Cardioprotective: helps regular blood pressure (due to high potassium);
improves circulation
Reduces swelling in hands and feet
Prevents abnormal blood clotting
Aids in kidney function including those with kidney stones; Nutritional
support for those with urinary tract/bladder problems
Helps balance blood sugar in diabetics
Improves digestion
Reported by some people to reverse cataracts
Contains nutrients that feed friendly gut bacteria
Helps relieve constipation or diarrhea
Possesses anti-aging properties
Nutritional support for healthy skin: restores strength and elasticity to
skin; reduces age spots; reduces wrinkles and sagging
Regulates the functioning of the intestine which promotes smoother,
more hydrated skin
Enhances healing of wounds and lesions
Supports good vision and provides nutritional support in those who
have a tendency towards glaucoma
Contains potent antioxidants
Nutritionally supports immune function
Provides nutrients important in preventing osterporosis
chemicals
required
Barium Chloride
Potassium Sodium
Sulphate Bicarbonate
Hydrochloric Absolute
Acid Alcohol
CHEMICALS
REQUIRED
Sodium Sulphuric
Hydroxide Acid
Benzene Cerric
Sulphonyl Ammonium
Chloride Nitrate
Glacial
Acetic Acid
apparatus
required
Test
tube
Stand
Water Bunsen
Bath Burner
APPARATUS
Wire pH
Gauze paper
China Tripod
Dish Stand
TEST FOR ANION
S EXPERIMENT OBSERVATIONS INFERENCE
No.
1 Coconut water + Yellow PO4 present
pinch of Ammonium crystalline ppt
Molybdate + conc
HNO3
2 Coconut water + White ppt SO4 present
water + lead insoluble in hot
acetate ammonium
acetate
3 Coconut water + No odour of CH3COO
conc.H2SO4 vinegar Absent
4 Coconut water + Brown ring NO3 present
fresh FeSO4soltn + observed
conc.H2SO4dropwise
5 Coconut water + White ppt Cl absent
AgNO3soltn soluble in
excess
ammonium
hydroxide
TEST FOR CATION
S.No EXPERIMENT OBSERVATIONS INFERENCE
1 Coconut water + Yellow colour K present
picric acid
2 Coconut water is Brick red & Ca, Na
introduced into golden Flame present
flame using Pt wire
3 Coconut water + White ppt Zn present
NaOH soln+ H2S
gas
4 Coconut water + White ppt Mg present
Na2HPO4soln+ NH4
in excess
5 Pour a drop of pH=6 Acidic
coconut water on nature
pH paper
TEST FOR FUNCTIONAL
GROUP
S.NO EXPERIMENT OBSERVATIONS INFERENCE
1 Coconut water + No blue-black Starch
iodine colour obtained absent
2 Coconut water + Yellow ppt not Proteins are
conc. HNO3 obtained absent
3 Pour a drop of Paper becomes Fats present
Coconut Water on translucent
filter paper
Result
A) The pure sample of coconut water
contains respective ions.
1. Chloride
2.Nitrate
3. Phosphate
4. Dichromate
5. Zinc
6.Magnesium
7.Potassium
8.Calcium
9.Sodium
B) The pure sample of coconut water is acidic in
nature
C) The pure sample of coconut water contains
starch, oils and fats.
Precautions
Concentrated solutions should be handled
with immense care
Hands should be washed thoroughly after
performing each experiment.
If chemicals come into contact with your skin
or eyes, flush immediately with copious
amounts of water.
Never leave burners unattended. Turn them
off whenever you leave your workstation.
Never point a test tube or any vessel that
you are heating at yourself or your
neighbour.
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Chemistry Teacher- Mrs.SaritaKhokhar
Chemistry Lab Assistant-Mr.InderKholi
