Chemistry II AP Core Labs

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Purpose:
To construct a series of galvanic cells. To relate reactivity to cell potential.

Objectives Links:
III. A: Reaction types

Process Skills Checklist

Materials:

• 6 voltmeters per class
• strip of filter paper soaked in 1 M KNO₃
• 1-2 cm metal strips of zinc, magnesium, nickel, copper and tin
• 15 drops of ea of the following 0.1 M solutions: AnSO₄, MgSO₄, NiSO₄, CuSO₄, and SnCl₂
• 24 well plate
• several pieces of sand paper (fine and extra fine)
• steel wool

Safety Concerns:
General lab safety procedures.

Revision Date:
Summer 2001