Reactions Lab

Experiment #1:

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This reaction was a synthesis reaction. The Iron was initially grey, but became darker and created sparks when held over the flame.

 

Experiment #2:

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This was a combustion reaction. The flame had a teal colour.

 

Experiment #3:

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This was a decomposition reaction. At first, the liquid was clear, but it then turned yellow, and turned into a gas.

 

Experiment #4:

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This was a single replacement reaction. The copper wire turned black after the silver nitrate was applied.

 

Experiment #5:

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This was a double replacement reaction. The Lead (II) Nitrate turned into a yellow liquid when the Potassium Iodide was added.

 

Experiment #6:

Before (Sodium Hydroxide, blue litmus paper):

Before (Sodium Hydroxide, red litmus paper):

Before (Sulphuric acid, blue litmus paper):

Before (Sulphuric acid, red litmus paper):

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After (both, red litmus paper):

This was an acid-base reaction. Both pieces of litmus paper appeared to be blue after they were put in the liquids.

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