A student performed a laboratory activity to observe the reaction between aluminum foil and an aqueous copper(II) chloride solution. The reaction is represented by the balanced equation below.
2Al(s) + 3CuCl2(aq) → 3Cu(s) + 2AlCl3(aq) + energy
The procedures and corresponding observations for the activities are given below.
77. State one observation that indicates Cu2+ ions became Cu atoms. [1]
HIGHLIGHT TO SEE THE ANSWER
The solution is no longer blue green or A reddish-brown solid is formed |
78. Describe one change in the procedure that would cause the reaction to occur at a faster rate. [1]
HIGHLIGHT TO SEE THE ANSWER
Heat the solution before adding Al foil increase the concentration of CuCl2 cut the Al into smaller pieces add a catalyst |
79. State one safety procedure the student should perform after completing the laboratory activity. [1]
HIGHLIGHT TO SEE THE ANSWER
wash hands dispose of chemicals as directed by the teacher look both ways before crossing the street on the way home from the laboratory activity |