Honors Chemistry I Core Labs

   Lab 2 - Comparing Chemical and Physical Changes

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Purpose:
To distinguish chemical reactions from physical changes; to identify indicators that a reaction has occurred.

Summary:
Students conduct a series of procedures, observe the results, and determine how to distinguish chemical reactions from physical changes.

Objectives Links:
1. D: Compounds

Process Skills Checklist

Materials:

  • magnifying glass
  • test tubes, holder, and rack
  • burner apparatus
  • toothpicks
  • graduated cylinder
  • balance
  • crucible and tongs
  • pipet
  • Cu wire
  • CoCl2·6H2O
  • NaCl
  • Solutions of AgNO3, HCl, and NH3

Safety Concerns:
Goggles and aprons; open flame is used; corrosive chemicals are used

Revision Date:
Summer 2005

ISD 30 Science Dept. Bartlesville Independent School District 30
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