Chemical Reaction Lab

Conclusion

The Purpose of the Chemical Reaction Lab was to examine and measure the chemical reaction of H-C-L, hydrochloric acid and CuCl2, Copper chloride solution to determine different types of reactions, within specific elements and compounds; Aluminum foil, Al aluminum shot, Ammonium hydroxide, Magnesium, Silver nitrate, Sodium carbonate, Sodium bicarbonate, Sodium hydroxide, and Zinc. By completing the trials, the data displayed chemical changes. These changes were observable in changes of substances, such as formation of precipitate, change in color, release of gas, and difference of temperature.

During Part A, formation of precipitate, change in color, difference in temperature and gaseous reactions all took place.

Release of

Gas was seen in (A2, A3, A4, A6) as bubbling occurred due to the reaction of Hydrochloric Acid with: Sodium bicarbonate, Silver nitrate, Zinc, and Magnesium.
Change of Color and Gaseous release was observed in (A3, A4) both had cloudiness, and a change in solubility.

In A3 the clear silver nitrate became dense and concentrated when hydrochloric acid was added. In A4 the Zinc became cloudy and grey. Bubbles continued to release sporadically.

During the Trials in Part A, a difference in temperature was also observed, but not to large extremities. The temperature Increased 1 degree Celsius in A1 and A3 (27 to 28 Degrees Celsius)

When conducting Part B, formation of precipitate, change in color, difference in temperature and gaseous reactions all took place. However unlike Part A more responsive results were recorded.

Release of Gas was seen in (B1, B2, B3, B4, A6) as bubbling occurred due to the reaction of Copper chloride with: Aluminum shot, Aluminum foil, Zinc, Ammonium hydroxide, and Silver nitrate.

Change of Color and Gaseous release was observed in (B1, B2, B3, B4 ) each had cloudiness, and a change in compression. In B1 the bubbling became gradual and eventually turned the Aluminum shot red in color. B2 had a series of bubbling through the experiment, eventually eroding the Aluminum foil. B3 trial was very responsive to the Copper chloride and the Zinc became Black. B4, Ammonium hydroxide had a thick level of blue above the remaining clear

portion.
During the Trials in Part B, a difference in temperature was noted, the temperature Increased 1 degree Celsius in B1, 28. The Temperature Increased 2 degrees Celsius in B3, 29, yet In B6 the temperature decreased 1 degree Celsius, 26.
During both parts our group, did experience a minor uncertainty in temperature the time was not consistent for each weld to be properly measured. This could have allotted more or less time for the welds to cool or continue heating without a standard time for comparison.
Ultimately I feel as if the experiment ran correctly, and has correct data for each trial. I would like to expand on understanding why specific compounds react with one another, as well as the reason for specific chemical reactions.