PERFORMANCE ASSIGNMENT                      Lab Two

Observing Evidence of Interaction

 

In this reaction, the interaction between aluminum and copper chloride will be observed.

Carefully study the characteristics that indicate a change is taking place.  Make your observations complete and be sure to use both qualitative and quantitative indicators. 

 

Objectives:

1.      Learn to follow laboratory instructions.

2.     Learn to make note of, and describe chemical change.

3.     Identify and use appropriate pieces of equipment to make observations.

 

Procedure:

1.      Obtain a beaker, copper chloride and a sheet of aluminum foil.

2.      In an observation table, describe the physical characteristics of copper chloride and aluminum.

3.      Add 25 ml of distilled water to the beaker and mix in one level scoop of copper chloride.  Stir the crystals until they dissolve. Observe and record the physical characteristics of the solution.

4.      Place a piece of loosely wadded aluminum foil into the solution.  Let the aluminum foil set in the solution for about five minutes.  Observe and record any changes that take place.

5.      Use the thermometer to record any temperature changes from start to finish.

 

Observations:

substance

dry

in solution

After five minutes

temperature

 

Aluminum

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper

Chloride

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Synthesis:

1.     What were the original substances before they were mixed?

 

 

2.     What were the final substances that formed?

 

 

3.     What are some indicators of chemical change?

 

 

 

 

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