Iron And Copper Reaction Lab Report

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Objective: To observe the single replacement reaction between iron and copper(II) sulfate,
calculate the mole ratio and find percent error.

Theory:

Mole relations: One mole (abbreviated mol) is equal to 6.02×10 23 molecular entities (Avogadro's number). Each element has a different molar mass depending on the weight of 6.02×10 23 of its atoms (1 mole). The total number of atoms of each element must be the same on each side of the equation to satisfy the Law of Conservation of Mass. The experiment aides in the understanding of mole-mass relationships that exist in a chemical reaction and in the interpretation of a balanced chemical equation.

Oxidation and reduction: Oxidation is the loss of electrons or an increase in oxidation state by a …show more content…

Quantitative Results:
Mass of empty beaker and label
50.95g
Mass of iron fillings
2.00g
Mass of beaker and dry copper
53.23g
Molar mass of copper
63.55g

Calculations:

Number of moles of iron used: nFe = m = 2.00g Fe =0.03581 = 3.58 x 10-2 mol
M 55.85g/mol

Mass of copper produced: mCu= 53.23 - 50.95= 2.28 g

Number of moles of copper produced: nCu= m = 2.28 = 0.0358=3.58x10-2 mol
M 63.55
Unreduced ratio mol of iron used : 3.58 x 10-2 mol Fe : 3.58 x 10-2 mol Cu
mol of copper produced

Simplified mol ratio: 1 mol Fe :1 mol Cu

Percent Error: %Error= I actual - theoretical I x 100 = l2.28 - 2.28l x 100 = 0 %
Theoretical

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