CHEM 1701 – Lab 6 – Types of Reactions & Redox

Chemistry I for Pre-Health Sciences

____/10 marks (6% of final grade)

Rationale
Now that you have done some work with balancing reaction equations, we can look more closely at types of
reactions. In this lab you will revisit select reactions explore in lab 5. In this lab you will:
 to recognize and classify the four types of chemical reactions discussed in the course (combination,
decomposition, single replacement, double replacement)
 to assign oxidation numbers identify reactions as redox or non-redox

Learning objectives
The following learning objectives are covered in this lab.
 CLO 8: Prepare for and conduct laboratory experiments to investigate scientific questions using
appropriate techniques.
 LO 6.6 Classify reactions as combination, decomposition, single replacement or
double replacement
 LO 6.8 Assign oxidation numbers to elements in chemical formulas
 LO 6.9 Classify reactions as redox or non-redox

Procedure & Observations

 Be sure to review the lab in its entirety before beginning.

Handing in your lab

 When complete, submit your work to the appropriate folder in DC Connect under Activities 
Assignments.

Other notes
 Refer to the rubric provided in DC Connect for details on grading
 A maximum 10% penalty may be applied for spelling, grammar and mechanics.
 Make sure all answers are in full sentences using appropriate scientific terminology.

All materials needed throughout this lab:

 Internet connection (to watch videos and access websites)

These are the reactions and videos you worked with in your last lab. We will revisit
these again in this lab but will focus on different properties of the reactions.

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Experiment 1 – Reaction Types
Watch it – Hydrogen Pop Test [1:29]
This is a video of a “pop test” is performed. A metal (Mg) is placed in a test tube with an acid (HCl). A gas
forms (H2) during the reaction. In the presence of a flame, the hydrogen gas formed makes a “pop” sound.
Video link: https://youtu.be/4uqlaVTKy4U

Reaction Equation
The reaction equation for this experiment is below. Refer to this reaction equation throughout this experiment.

Mg (s) + HCl (l) → H2 (g) + MgCl2 (s)

1) Identify the type of chemical reaction in this experiment.
a. Combination reaction
b. Decomposition reaction
c. Single displacement reaction
d. Double displacement reaction

2) Bubbles were produced in this reaction. Look closely at the reaction equation. What do you think the
chemical composition of the bubbles is? Comment in 1-2 full sentences.

In the reaction equation, the hydrogen from the hydrogen chloride goes from liquid to gas
once it has reacted with the magnesium. This leads me to believe that the chemical
composition of the bubbles is hydrogen gas.

Watch it – Elephant Toothpaste [stop at 1:10…but the whole video is pretty cool…]
When something like potassium iodide (KI) is mixed with hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), oxygen gas is released
(O2). If you add in some cool other ingredients like soap and food coloring, well, watch and find out what
happens. Video link: https://youtu.be/Kou7ur5xt_4

Reaction Equation
The reaction equation for this experiment is below. Refer to this reaction equation throughout this experiment.

H2O2 (l) → O2 (g) + H2O (l)

3) Identify the type of chemical reaction in this experiment.
a. Combination reaction
b. Decomposition reaction
c. Single displacement reaction
d. Double displacement reaction

4) Bubbles were produced in this reaction. Look closely at the reaction equation. What do you think the
chemical composition of the bubbles is? Comment in 1-2 full sentences.

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 The hydrogen peroxide liquid is broken down into oxygen gas and liquid water. This leads
me to believe that the chemical composition of the bubbles in this reaction is oxygen gas.

Experiment 2 – Redox Analysis

HINT: For a “redox refresh”, you can view the mindmap available on DC Connect.

Watch it – Fe and CuSO4 [1:26]

You can watch a demo of this experiment in the video below. [Ignore mention of “candidates” and “exam”, this
is made to be a sort of test prep video…] Video link: https://youtu.be/KmhD8BmEFIo

Reaction Equation
The reaction equation for this experiment is below. Refer to this reaction equation throughout this experiment.
Fe(s) + CuSO4(aq) → Cu(s) + FeSO4(aq)
5) Identify the type of chemical reaction in this experiment.
a. Combination reaction
b. Decomposition reaction
c. Single displacement reaction
d. Double displacement reaction

6) In the table below, assign oxidation numbers to each atom in the reaction equation. The polyatomic ions
have been completed for you.

Reactants Products
Fe: 0 Cu: +8 SO4: -2 → Fe: +8 Cu: 0 SO4: -2

7) Summarize the oxidation number change for each atom. Type your answer directly in the exponent box ❑←
provided.

Fe0 → Fe 8 Cu8 → Cu0 SO−2 −2

4 → SO 4

8) Perform a reaction analysis by completing the tables below.

Is oxidation present? If yes, which atom is oxidized? If yes, what is the change in oxidation number?
Yes, oxidation is
The oxidation number of Fe increased from 0
present in this Fe has been oxidized.
to +8.
reaction.

Is reduction present? If yes, which atom is reduced? If yes, what is the change in oxidation number?
Yes, reduction is The oxidation number of Cu decreased from +8
Cu has been reduced.
present in this to 0.
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 reaction.

9) Is this a redox reaction or non-redox reaction? How do you know? Comment in 1-2 full sentences.

Both oxidation and reduction have occurred in this reaction making it a redox reaction.

Watch it – Zn and HCl [1:48]

You can watch a demo of this experiment in the video below. [There is a REALLY BIG version of a pop test at
the end of the video…] Video link: https://youtu.be/ft82C6jQq30

Reaction Equation
The reaction equation for this experiment is below. Refer to this reaction equation throughout this experiment.
Zn(s) + HCl (aq) → H2 (g) + ZnCl2 (aq)
10) Identify the type of chemical reaction in this experiment.
a. Combination reaction
b. Decomposition reaction
c. Single displacement reaction
d. Double displacement reaction

11) In the table below, assign oxidation numbers to each atom or polyatomic ion in the reaction equation.

Reactants Products
Zn: 0 H: +1 Cl: -1 → Zn: +2 H: +1 Cl: -1

12) Summarize the oxidation number change for each atom. Type your answer directly in the exponent box
❑ provided.
←

Zn0 → Zn2 H1→ H1 Cl−1 → Cl−1

13) Perform a reaction analysis by completing the tables below.

Is oxidation present? If yes, which atom is oxidized? If yes, what is the change in oxidation number?
Yes, oxidation is The oxidation number of Zn increased from 0
Zn has been oxidized.
present. to +2.

Is reduction present? If yes, which atom is reduced? If yes, what is the change in oxidation number?
No, reduction is not
present.

14) Is this a redox reaction or non-redox reaction? How do you know? Comment in 1-2 full sentences.

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 This is a non-redox reaction, only oxidation has occurred meaning that it cannot be
considered a redox reaction as redox reactions require both oxidation and reduction to take
place in the reaction.

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