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First things first.

In this experiment, it's important to know [or memorize if necessary] the


reactivity series and this helpful little something.

Metals
A + B{+} -> A{+} + B
Reducing property: A > B

Non-metals
A + B{-} -> A{-} + B
Oxidizing property: A > B

Also, these are important.


The organic layer is above the aqueous layer

Cl{-} (aq) is colorless

Br{-} (aq) is yellow

I{-} (aq) is yellow

Cl2 (org) is colorless

Br2 (org) is yellow

I2 (org) is pink

Metals

Cu{2+} + Zn -> Cu + Zn{2+}


Reducing property: Zn > Cu

In this first reaction, it can be observed that the solid will turn from silver to black and the
liquid will turn into a lighter shade of blue.

Fe{2+} + Zn -> Fe + Zn{2+}


Reducing property: Zn > Fe

In this one, it can be observed that the solid will turn rust-colored and the liquid will turn
into a light shade of yellow.

2H{+} + Zn -> H2 + Zn{2+}


Reducing property: Zn > H2

2H{+} + Fe -> Fe{2+} + H2


Reducing property: Fe > H2

It can be observed here that during the reaction, bubbles form.

Zn{2+} + Cu -> No reaction


Fe{2+} + Cu -> No reaction
2H{+} + Cu -> No reaction
Reducing property: Cu is least

Zn{2+} + Fe -> No reaction


Reducing property: Zn > Fe

In these ones, there are no visible results.

Cu{2+} + Fe -> Cu + Fe{2+}


Reducing property: Fe > Cu

In this one, it can be observed that black particles form and the liquid will turn yellow.

CONCLUSION: Zn > Fe > H2 > Cu

Non-metals

Cl2 + 2Br{-} -> 2Cl{-} + Br2


Oxidizing property: Cl2 > Br2
Aqueous layer: colorless
Organic layer: yellow

Cl2 + 2I{-} -> 2Cl{-} + I2


Oxidizing property: Cl2 > I2
Aqueous layer: colorless
Organic layer: pink

Br2 + Cl{-} -> No reaction


Oxidizing property: Cl2 > Br2
Aqueous layer: colorless
Organic layer: yellow

Br2 + 2I{-} -> 2Br{-} + I2


Oxidizing property: Br2 > I2
Aqueous layer: yellow
Organic layer: pink

I2 + 2Cl{-} -> No reaction


Oxidizing property: Cl2 > I2
Aqueous layer: colorless
Organic layer: pink

I2 + 2Br{-} -> No reaction


Oxidizing property: Br2 > I2
Aqueous layer: yellow
Organic layer: pink

CONCLUSION: Cl2 > Br2 > I2

SO3{2-} and MnO4{-} in Different Media

Neutral: 2MnO4{-} + 3SO3{2-} + H2O -> 3SO4{2-} + 2OH{-} + 2MnO2


MnO2 is a brown precipitate

Acidic: 6H{+} + 2MnO4{-} + 3SO3{2-} -> 5SO4{2-} + 2Mn{2+} + 3H2O


Mn{2+} is colorless
Basic: 2OH{-} + 2MnO4{-} + SO3{2-} -> SO4{2-} + 2MnO4{2-} + H2O

MnO4{2-} is a greenish solution

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