Chemistry II AP Core Labs

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Purpose:
To construct and operate an electrolytic cell.

Summary:
Students perform oxidation and reduction reactions that lead to plating a metal object, then reversing the reactions to remove the plating.

Objectives Links:
III. A: Reaction types

Process Skills Checklist

Materials:

• D.C. power supply
• 1 M CuSO₄
• copper strip
• 250 mL beaker
• a quarter
• 2 copper wire lengths with alligator clips
• steel wool
• distilled water

Safety Concerns:
General lab safety procedures.

Revision Date:
Summer 2001