Chem 30: Module 3 Lesson 4 Assignment Name:___________________

MODULE 3: LESSON 4 ASSIGNMENT

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Lesson 4 Assignment: Oxidation Numbers and Corrosion Protection

Part 1: Lab—Oxidation States of Manganese

1. Use the photographs in the table “Oxidation States of Manganese” in Step 1 of the virtual
investigation to identify the final oxidation state of manganese in the solution within each of the
jars. Use a table similar to this:

Jar # End Colour Oxidation state of Mn

1
2
3
4
5

2. Use a half-reaction to describe the chemical change occurring to the manganese ion in Jar 3 as it
changes from MnO4–(aq) to Mn2+(aq) in acidic conditions.

3. Use a half-reaction to describe the chemical change occurring to the manganese ion in Jar 4 as it
changes from MnO4–(aq) to MnO2(s) assuming acidic conditions.

4. Identify and explain the oxidation number for the manganese ion in each of the following
compounds associated with the virtual investigation:

a. MnSO4(s) (added to Jars 3 and 4)

b. MnO42–(the product of the reaction in Jar 2)

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Chem 30: Module 3 Lesson 4 Assignment Name:___________________

Part 2: Lab—Corrosion of Nails

Data

1. Data: Record your observations in a suitable data table. Include any evidence of precipitate or
gases formed, changes in colour, clarity. You need to click on each photo individually to very
carefully observe the final conditions

Analysis

2. Discuss the results noted in each tube. Did a reaction occur? How do you know? In each case,
use your knowledge of electrochemical reactions to explain why a reaction did or did not
occur, and explain the presence of any precipitate or colour change or gas.

3. Evaluate the experimental design: Does it allow you to identify the factors that influence the
corrosion of iron? What improvements would you recommend to the design?

Part 3: Questions

1. Using the half-reaction method, balance the following equations representing reactions that
occur in acidic solution. Show all your work.

Ni(s) + NO3-(aq)  NH4+ (aq) + Ni2+ (aq)

2.Using oxidation numbers and showing all work, balance the following equations that represent
reactions occurring in acidic solution. Identify the oxidizing and reducing agents.

ClO4-(aq) + I-(aq) Cl-(aq) +I2(s)

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