Moles of Iron and Copper Lab

Chemistry Period 6 1/31/12 Lab Group: Matthew Molina Hunter Kea Alan Sharif Zakk Storbakken

Purpose: 1. To determine the number of mole of copper produced in the reaction of copper II sulfate. 2. To determine the number of mole of iron used up in a reaction of iron and copper II sulfate. 3. To determine the ratio of iron to moles of copper. 4. To determine the number of atoms and formula units involved in the reaction. Materials: Beakers, Wash Bottles, String Rod, Tongs, Balance, Goggles, Apron, Sandpaper, Copper II Sulfide, 2 Iron Nails, 1ml Iron, and Distilled Water.

Error Analysis: 1. Some Iron still in the solution, therefore having less iron to be weighted. 2. The weight of the Copper II Sulfate can differ on the weight. 3. The nail not being sandpapered enough to get iron off. Conclusion: Before the reaction has started, the solution was a blue and in the end, the solution turned a lighter blue, which meant the iron was reacting to the copper II sulfate. The end product was predicted to Cu Fe3SO4.The type of the reaction is a single displacement, since the copper and iron switched places. The ratio to iron to moles is 3:1 as done by the calculations. As stated previously vast majority of the iron has reacted to the solution, as some was still on the nail or still in the solution while decanting, which led to a varied mole/mass in the calculations and lab.