10 mL of distilled water were added to the beaker along with 110 drops of 6 M NaOH. The beaker was then heated for 14 minutes at 215° C. The liquid was decanted and then 10 mL of distilled water as well as 4.6 mL of H2SO4 were added as the reaction cooled. 5 mL of distilled water as well 0.4999 g of zinc were added to the beaker. The solution was left on a magnetic stir plate with a stir bar for about 20 minutes and then decanted. 5 mL of 6 M HCl were then added to the beaker.