L3 Chemical Reactions
L3 Chemical Reactions
‘CHEMICAL
REACTION’
INTRODUCTION
There are four basic types of chemical reactions – combination, decomposition, single replacement and double
replacement reactions. In a combination reaction, two or more reactants combine to form a single product. For
example, the formation of carbon dioxide from carbon and oxygen is a combination reaction. In a decomposition
reaction, a single reactant breaks down into two or more simpler substances. An example of this reaction is the
decomposition of water to oxygen gas and hydrogen gas when electricity is passed through it. In a single
replacement reaction, a more active element replaces a less active element in a compound. For instance,
magnesium replaces copper in copper (II) sulfate, forming copper metal and magnesium sulfate. In a double-
replacement reaction, two compounds react and exchange ions. For example, barium chloride reactions with
potassium sulfate to form barium
sulfate and potassium chloride.
OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson, the students shall be able to:
1. Observe different types of chemical reactions.
2. Identify reactants and products in order to determine the reaction type.
3. Write balanced equations for each reaction.
MATERIALS
2 pcs. - 1 inch magnesium ribbon
Copper (II) carbonate crystals
2 wooden splints
diluted copper (II) sulfate solution
Untarnished iron nail
Copper (II) sulfate pentahydrate crystals
diluted hydrochloric acid
Crucible tongs
Bunsen burner
Safety goggles - 1 per member
Evaporating dish
5 test tubes
Test tube holder
Test tube rack
10 mL graduated cylinder
PROCEDURES
A. 1. Examine the magnesium ribbon. Using the crucible tongs, hold the magnesium ribbon near the burner flame
until it starts to burn. Caution: Do not look directly at the flame. Hold the burning magnesium ribbon away
from you.
2.Remove the burning magnesium ribbon from the flame and hold it directly over the evaporating dish. When the
ribbon stops burning, put the remains in the evaporating dish. Note the color and texture of the residue. Record all
observations in the data table.
B. 1. Obtain enough crystals of copper (II) carbonate to make a layer about 1 cm deep in the
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bottom of a clean, dry test tube. Note the appearance of the sample.
2. Using the test tube holder, hold the test tube horizontally and heat the copper (II) carbonate for about 3
minutes in the burner flame.
3. Remove the test tube from the flame. Insert the burning wooden splint into the test tube. If carbon dioxide gas
is present, it will put out the flame. Note the appearance of the residue in the test tube. Record all observations in
the data table.
C. 1. Put 5 mL of 1 M copper (II) sulfate solution in a test tube. Note the color of the solution.
2. Note the appearance of the untarnished iron nail. Place the nail in the copper (II) sulfate solution. Make sure
that the nail is thoroughly immersed in the solution. Observe the reaction after 5 minutes. Note the change in the
color of the solution and in the appearance of the nail. Record all observations in the data table.
E. 1. Put enough crystals of copper (II) sulfate pentahydrate in a clean, dry test tube to a depth of about 1 cm.
Note the appearance of the crystals.
2. Using the test tube holder, gently heat the crystals for about 1 minute. Observe what happens. Write your
observations in the data table.
F. 1. Put 5 mL of hydrochloric acid into a test tube. CAUTION: Be careful in handling hydrochloric acid; it
can cause burns. Do not inhale the vapor or fumes.
2. Carefully drop the 1inch magnesium ribbon into the acid in the test tube. Observe what happens. When bubbles
are formed in the solution, test the identity of the gas being formed by holding a burning wooden splint into the
solution. A popping sound indicates the presence of hydrogen gas. Record all observations in the data table.
ANALYSIS OF RESULTS
1. Identify the products in each reaction.
a. Magnesium Oxide = MgO
b. Copper (II) Oxide + Carbon Dioxide = CuO + CO2
c. Ferrous Sulphate + Copper = FeSO4 + Cu
d. -
e. Copper (II) Sulfate + Water = CuSO4 + H2O
f. Magnesium Chloride + Hydrogen gas = MgCl2 + H2
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b. CuCO3 CuO+CO2
c. CuSO4+Fe FeSO4+Cu
d. -
e. CuSO4 5H2O CuSO4+5H2O
f. 2HCl+Mg MgCl+H2
2. What test was performed to identify hydrogen gas? Write a balanced equation to represent this test.
The same test was performed to identify hydrogen gas however,
GENERALIZATION
REFERENCE/S
https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/education/whatischemistry/adventures-in-chemistry/experiments/flame-out.html
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