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Laboratory Experiment 12

This laboratory experiment involves observing the processes of electrolysis and electroplating. For electrolysis of water, students will use a battery to pass current through two thumbtacks in a baking soda solution, producing oxygen and hydrogen gas in separate test tubes. They will then light the gases to observe the reactions. For electroplating, students will use a battery to deposit metal coatings on copper and nickel samples submerged in an acid solution. A second experiment examines corrosion by submerging iron nails in various liquids like water, salt water, oil, bleach, and acids to observe differences in rust formation over time.

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Laboratory Experiment 12

This laboratory experiment involves observing the processes of electrolysis and electroplating. For electrolysis of water, students will use a battery to pass current through two thumbtacks in a baking soda solution, producing oxygen and hydrogen gas in separate test tubes. They will then light the gases to observe the reactions. For electroplating, students will use a battery to deposit metal coatings on copper and nickel samples submerged in an acid solution. A second experiment examines corrosion by submerging iron nails in various liquids like water, salt water, oil, bleach, and acids to observe differences in rust formation over time.

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LABORATORY EXPERIMENT NO.

ELECTROLYSIS

OBJECTIVES

1. To be able to observe and explain the process of electrolysis.


2. To determine the differences in the reaction rates of electrolysis as a function of the presence
of material, and current.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

For Water Electrolysis:


2 pcs of Thumbtacks
2 Test tube
Rubber band
2 Plastic containers
Baking soda (as electrolyte)
Matchstick

For Electroplating:
One 400mL beaker
One Medium sized Plastic container
Plastic container
Muriatic acid to fill half of the container
2 pcs of Alligator Clip
3 brands of battery (9 volts battery)
Copper wire (take of the rubber cover)
Nickel metal (1-peso coin, previous denomination)
Weighing balance

EXPERIMENTAL PROCESS

WATER ELECTROLYSIS
1. Prepare the equipment required for the experiment Make sure that the containers are
clean and dry before use and being filled by fluids.
2. Fill one plastic container with ¾ Water and gradually add some baking soda while
stirring. Ensure that the solution is properly mixed.
3. On the other plastic container, insert 2 thumbtacks with the distance from each other
corresponding to the distance between the terminals of the battery. Ensure that water
will not leak out at the bottom.
4. Fill the plastic container (with thumbtacks) with the solution.
5. Use the rubber band to fix the Test tube to the setup where the testubes are vertically
placed on the top of the thumbtacks.
6. Connect the battery into the Thumbtacks (Determine the anode and the cathode). Use
alligator clips and connectors if needed.
7. Observe the amount of gas formed in the reaction from the anode and cathode.
Determine which test tube contains hydrogen gas and oxygen gas. Take time.
8. After a few minutes or until one test tube is filled with gas, disconnect the battery.
9. Carefully remove and separate the test tubes without releasing the gas inside.
10. Light the air in the test tubes with a match stick. Observe what happens to the anode
test tube and cathode test tube.

ELECTROPLATING
1. Prepare the equipment required for the experiment. Make sure that the containers are
clean and dry before use.
2. Fill half of the 2 beakers with water and Muriatic acid (50-50 by volume) or just enough
liquids for the Copper and Nickel to be submerged.
3. Weigh and take note of the appearance of the copper and nickel.
4. Connect alligator clips into the copper and nickel, and into the battery.
5. Submerge the nickel and copper into the solution.
6. Observe what happens to the anode and the cathode. Record the time for plating the
whole surface of the metal.
7. Use a different type of battery. Record the results.
LABORATORY EXPERIMENT NO. 2
FORMATION OF RUST
OBJECTIVES
1. To be able to explain the process of corrosion.
2. To determine the differences in the reaction rates of corrosion as function of both the
presence of oxygen moisture and other chemicals.
3. To compare the effects of corrosion to materials subjected to the reaction under different
conditions.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT


14 clear glass/thick PET bottle containers with lid (around 250mL to 300 mL)
1 container (either clear glass or thick plastic cup)
Twelve ordinary iron nails (de dos/2” size) without rust
Sand paper (rough)
2 L of Tap Water
Cooking oil (220mL)
4 packets of clorox
100 grams of Rock Salt
Carbonated Drink (500mL Sprite)
Vinegar (500 mL)
Calamansi Juice / Lemon Juice (Enough to fill one container)
Weighing balance

EXPERIMENTAL PROCESS
1. Prepare and set up all materials and equipment required for the experiment. Make sure
that the containers to be used are clean and dry. Label seven containers with characters
A-G and the other seven with numeric characters 1-7.
2. Wipe clean all the nails from grease and dirt. Separate seven nails and sand them until
the iron/ steel is color is evident. Weigh all the nails. Take note of their respective
weights and designate each nail for each container. Designate sanded nails for
containers with numeric characters.
3. Fill the containers 1 and A with water around ¾ its height.
4. Fill containers 2 and B with water half of its the height and add 50 grams of salt while
stirring. Stir until homogenous.
5. Fill containers 3 and C with water half of its the height and add cooking oil to form a layer
on top.
6. Fill the containers 4 and D with water around ¾ its height and add 2 packets of Clorox
each container while stirring. Stir until well mixed/homogenous.
7. Fill containers 5 and E with Calamansi juice.
8. Fill containers 6 and F with vinegar.
9. Fill containers 7 and G with carbonated drink.
10. Submerge the nails on their designated containers and cover the containers. Keenly
observe any differences.
11. Record the condition of the nails before submerging then to the liquids, upon
submerging them into the liquids, after 2 days, 4 days, and 6 days of reactions.
12. On the next lab meeting, dispose the liquids properly and dry the nails by sun and air.
Weigh the nails. Take off the rusts and re-weigh.

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