Investigating Chemical Reactions
06/17/2024
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Data
Activity 1: Synthesis Reaction
Data Table 1
Activity Observations and Data
Vinegar temp is 20 degrees Celsius. After 5 minutes the temp was 24 degrees
Celsius. After 10 min the temp was 23 degrees Celsius. Mixture started
Synthesis reaction
rusting between 2-3 min and started breaking apart. Steel wool was orange
and rusted compared to other half of wool.
The yeast sat on top of the hydrogen peroxide. Bubbles formed when swirled
Decomposition
and the mixture started to fizz. I predict in 6a and 6b that the splints may
reaction
burst into flames. After utilizing the splints, nothing happened.
Single- The aluminum started fizzing fast. The test tube filled with bubbles during the
replacement 10 min. Bubbles came out end of stopper slowly and popped at top of beaker.
reaction The flaming splint went out and there was burn marks on side of test tube.
Double- Upon mixture, the solution formed bubbles. Fizz formed at the top of cup.
replacement Baking soda sat at bottom. After swirling, bubbles rose to top and mixture
reaction became cloudy. The splints went out upon entry.
The test tube looked empty. Bottom of the tube had black burn marks. The
Combustion
baking soda and vinegar poured on the candle extinguished the flame.
reaction
Solution sat on top of the candle.
Precipitation
The limewater didn’t react. I saw very few bubbles in the tube.
reaction
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Activity Observations and Data
Combustion The steel wool ignited fast, burning wool particles off and then burned out
reaction completely. The wool had a blue color in the places burned.
1. Describe all of the signs that indicated a chemical reaction occurred.
Change in color and temperature.
2. Describe the temperature change that occurred during this reaction. Is heat required or
produced during the reaction?
The temperature rises from the chemical reaction creating heat energy. Therefore, heat
is produced during the reaction.
3. Describe any other changes that were observed in the steel wool. What reaction might create
such a change?
Change in shape and rusting because of the reaction of oxygen.
4. Write a balanced equation for the reaction of the steel wool with oxygen. Be sure to include
heat energy in the reaction.
4Fe(s) + 3O2(g) + heat 2Fe2O3(s)
Activity 2: Decomposition Reaction
5. What two gases could potentially be produced from decomposing hydrogen peroxide? Which
gas was actually produced? What non-gaseous product formed from the reaction?
Oxygen and hydrogen. O2 was produced. Water was formed from the reaction.
6. Write a balanced equation for the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide. 2H2O2(aq)
2H2O(l) + O2(g)
Activity 3: Single-Replacement Reaction
7. What gases could potentially be produced from hydrochloric acid (HCl)? Which gas was
actually produced?
Hydrogen and chlorine; gas that was produced is Hydrogen.
8. Why did the splint need to be tilted at a 45-degree angle?
Better exposure to oxygen, to keep the gas in the test tube and introduce the splint to
the gas safely.
9. a. Write a balanced equation for the reaction initiated by the burning splint.
2H₂(g) + O₂(g) → 2H₂O(g) + Heat
b. Classify the reaction initiated by the burning splint.
Combustion reaction
10. Write a balanced equation for the reaction of magnesium with hydrochloric acid.
Mg(s)+2HCl(aq)MgCl2(aq)+H2(g)
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Activity 4: Double-Replacement Reaction
11. What is the name and molecular formula of the gas formed when baking soda was combined
with vinegar, which you identified using flaming and glowing splints?
Carbon dioxide
12. Write a balanced chemical equation for the double-replacement reaction that occurred when
baking soda was combined with vinegar.
CH3COOH(aq) + NaHCO3(aq) CO2(g) + Na(s)+ H2O(l) + CH3COO(aq)
13. One of the two products of the reaction of baking soda and vinegar is carbonic acid (H2CO3),
which immediately forms water and the gas you identified after exposure to the flaming and
glowing splints. Write a balanced equation showing the decomposition of carbonic acid.
H2CO3(g) H2O + CO2
Activity 5: Combustion Reaction
14. Explain why water appeared on the inside of the glass test tube.
Hydrocarbon burned with oxygen produces carbon dioxide and water.
15. Write a balanced equation for the combustion reaction.
CH4(g)+2O2CO2(g)+2H2O(l)
Activity 6: Precipitation Reaction
16. Write a balanced equation for the precipitation reaction. Which product is the precipitate?
AgNO3(aq)+NaCl(aq)=AgCl(aq)+NaNO3
silver chloride =precipitate
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