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   Lab 12 - Chemical Changes

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Purpose:
Students identify symptoms of chemical change and then classify several types of common reactions.

Summary:
Students observe and describe a set of chemical changes and then classify selected chemical events from everyday life.

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Materials:

  • effervescent tablets
  • spoons
  • magnesium ribbon
  • beaker tongs
  • copper chloride
  • test tubes
  • metal squares (Al, Cu, Sn, Zn)
  • 100 mL grad. cylinder
  • small beakers
  • 3 M Hydrochloric acid
  • steel wool
  • matches
  • thermometers

Safety Concerns:
Acid is corrosive. Students should not look at burning magnesium.

Revision Date:
Summer 2001

ISD 30 Science Dept. Bartlesville Independent School District 30
Science Department

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