Honors Chemistry

Name Kevin Shenk

Period 3 Date Nov 10th, 2013

Reaction Prediction and Observations

For the following reactions, in your lab notebook

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a) Predict the products of the reaction and balance the

equation.
b) Describe the observations you would make while the
reaction proceeded.
c) Determine the type of reaction. If it is a redox reaction,
determine what is oxidized and reduced.
Eg) solid copper is added to silver nitrate solution
Equation: Cu(s) + 2AgNO3 2Ag + Cu(NO3)2 (aq)
BEFORE: copper is a brownish shiny metal, silver nitrate is colorless and clear solution
AFTER: copper appears to disappear; crystals of shiny silver metal appear; the solution
color turns to blue/green (due to the presence of Cu 2+ ions)
TYPE: Single Replacement/ Redox Cu is oxidized and Ag + is reduced; 2 electrons were
transferred.
1. A solution of copper (II) chloride is electrolyzed.
Observe the two electrodes.
Equation: CuCl2 (s) -> Cu (s) + Cl2 (g)
Before:
After:
Type:
Photo:

Clear, blue solution. Bubbles formed as solution was electrolyzed

Red precipitate formed from the copper and chlorine became a clear gas
Decomposition (If applicable: oxidized? Cl

1-

reduced? Cu

2+

2. Zinc metal and iodine solid are mixed and react in the presence of water (water is not a
reactant)
Teacher demo
Equation: Zn (s) +I2 (s) -> ZnI2 (aq)
Before:
After:
Type:

Grey solid pellets and flakes from Zinc and Iodine

Yellowish solution formed with dark orange pellets
Synthesis (If applicable: oxidized? Zn 2+ reduced? I21-)

Photo:

3. Zinc iodide solution is electrolyzed.

In a petri dish, dissolve a small amount of zinc iodide in 20 mL distilled water.
Electrolyze the solution with the cork with 2 pins and the battery. After observing, add in
3 drops of starch solution.
Equation: ZnI2 (aq) -> Zn (s) + I2 (s)
Before:
conductors.
After:
other.
Type:
Photo:

Yellowish solution formed with dark orange precipitate near the

Blue precipitate (Zn) forms on electrodes (one side only) and iodide formation on
Decomposition (If applicable: oxidized? I 1- reduced? Zn

2+

4. Sodium metal is added to water.

Teacher Demonstration
Equation: ________________________________________________________________________________
Before:
________________________________________________________________________________
After:

________________________________________________________________________________

Type:
_________________________________________ (If applicable: oxidized?______
reduced? ______)
Test for Gases
For each of the following test, make additional observations of what provides a positive test
for the gas produced.
5. Magnesium metal is added to hydrochloric acid.
Sand a piece of magnesium metal. In a medium size test tube, add 2 cm of hydrochloric
acid and the magnesium metal. Use your finger to close the top of the test tube while
your partner lights a wooden splint. Quickly place the burning splint into the test tube
without touching the liquid.
Equation: ________________________________________________________________________________
Before:
________________________________________________________________________________
After:

________________________________________________________________________________

Type:
_________________________________________ (If applicable: oxidized?______
reduced? ______)
Test for Hydrogen gas
_________________________________________________________________________
Combustion reaction for hydrogen gas:
___________________________________________________________
6. Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) decomposes.
Add some drops of potassium iodide solution to about 2cm deep hydrogen peroxide in a
test tube .
Equation: ________________________________________________________________________________
Before:
________________________________________________________________________________
After:

________________________________________________________________________________

Type:
_________________________________________ (If applicable: oxidized?______
reduced? ______)
Test for oxygen gas
_________________________________________________________________________

7. Solid copper (II) carbonate is heated and one of the resulting products is bubbled
through limewater.
(Teacher Demonstration).
Equation: ________________________________________________________________________________
Before:
________________________________________________________________________________
After:

________________________________________________________________________________

Type:
_________________________________________ (If applicable: oxidized?______
reduced? ______)
Test for carbon dioxide gas
____________________________________________________________________