Deja Reynolds Mr.

Larkin Chemistry Period 4 12/17/12

An Analysis of Chalk Writing

Intro:

Stoichiometry is the conversion from one unit to another in Chemistry. The purpose of this lab was to calculate the average number of particles of chalk (Calcium Carbonate: CaCO3) needed to write a persons name eight times. A mole is defined as the number of atoms in exactly 12 grams of Carbon. One way moles are helpful is because they can help calculate molar mass which is essential for this lab and its an easy way to state larger quantities. This is where Avogadro's number comes in handy. His number is 6.02 X 1023 which can be used to find the number of particles in one mole of a substance. Avogadros number is going to help get the number of particles of CaCO3 because in order to find particles, which is an amount, one needs to multiply the mole of chalk and the number of particles in one mole which is 6.02 X 1023. Procedure: 1. A sheet of paper per group member, chalk and a scale was obtained. 2. The paper was then folded in half twice to create eight sections. 3. The paper was placed on the scale and its weight was recorded. 4. Names were written on the paper with chalk in each of the eight sections. 5. The paper was weighed again and its weight recorded. 6. Lastly, the data from each group member was recorded in the results table.
Results: Table 1: Chalk mass data for 4 scientists
Avogadro's Number (p/m) Molar Mass of CaCO3 (g/m) Scientist Name Deja Reynolds Jessica Hernande z Anthony Ortega Amanda Ambrose Initial Paper Mass (g) 5.1 Final Paper Mass (g) 5.2 Mass of CaCO3 used 0.1 Moles of CaCO3 Particles of CaCO3 used 6.02E+23

100

0.001

6.02E+20

4.7

4.9

0.2

0.001

1.2E+21

4.7 4.5

4.8 4.7

0.1 0.2

0.001 0.002

6.02E+20 1.2E+21

Deja Reynolds Mr. Larkin Chemistry Period 4 12/17/12 Average:

9.03E+20

Calculations: (see attached) Conclusion: In the final analysis, the purpose of the lab was met due to the fact that the average number of particles of chalk needed to write someones name was found. The average number of particles of CaCO3 needed to write someones name was 9.03X1020 particles. In order to get this amount, the mass and moles of CaCO3 and Avogadro's number were all taken into consideration. The mass of chalk was found by subtracting the papers initial and final mass (since the chalk was the variable). The product is then multiplied by the conversion factor for Avogadros number (with moles on the top). After gathering group results, they were added and divided by the amount of group members to get the average particles of Calcium Carbonate.