States of Matter
The substance that constitutes everything in the universe is known as matter. Matter comprises atoms which in turn are composed of electrons, protons, and neutrons. Different atoms combine together to give rise to molecules that act as a foundation for all kinds of substances. There are five states of matter based on their energies of attraction, namely solid, liquid, gases, plasma, and BEC (Bose-Einstein condensates).
Chemical Reactions and Equations
When a chemical species is transformed into another chemical species it is said to have undergone a chemical reaction. It consists of breaking existing bonds and forming new bonds by changing the position of electrons. These reactions are best explained using a chemical equation.
![Discussion and Analysis:
1.
List 2 physical properties of each of the reactants in this lab.
2.
List 2 physical properties of each of the products in this lab.
3.
Define the term solution in your own words.
4.
What are the chemical formulas of each reactant? (Try your best and remember to criss cross!)
Sodium hydroxide
Copper II chloride
5.
Did a chemical reaction take place in the lab? What evidence supports your answer?
What piece of equipment could you use to increase the accuracy in measuring the
volume of reactants if exactly 25 mL of each solution was required?
6.
Using scientific language, describe what you think happened in this lab? Try to
include a balanced chemical equation as part of your response.
7.
8.
How might you collect the product from this experiment?
8.
Discuss three safety measures you used in performing this lab.](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F7272c385-3979-4df7-b0ef-4b47cc31817f%2F52964487-147c-4851-ad76-c0dd3c58645c%2Ftr8ppz_processed.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
![The purpose of this investigation is to conduct a lab in a safe and orderly
fashion, to practice good lab procedure and to perfect our skills of inquiry.
Purpose:
Materlals:
sodium hydroxide dropper bottle
waste beaker
Copper II chloride dropper bottle spot plate
Hypothesis: What do you expect to observe when you combine the two solutions?
Procedure:
1.
The dropper bottles are labelled and on your lab bench. Share between the groups
on your side of the classroom.
Observe the characteristics of each solution and record your observations in the
chart below.
2.
3.
Place 5 drops of sodium hydroxide into a clean well on your plate. Carefully add 5
drops of copper II chloride to the same well. BE SURE NOT TO TOUCH THE
DROPPER TIP TO THE OTHER SOLUTION.
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Observe the reaction, record the observations in the chart below.
Dispose of the waste products in the waste beaker at the front of the room. ALWAYS
CHECK WITH THE TEACHER ABOUT PROPER DISPOSAL OF CHEMICALS AS NOT
5.
EVERYTHING CAN GO DOWN THE DRAIN.
Clean and return the glassware to the proper storage area. Wipe down and tidy your
lab space.
6.
Observations:
CHEMICAL OR REACTION
OBSERVATION
Sodium hydroxide solution
Copper II chloride solution
The products of the reaction](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F7272c385-3979-4df7-b0ef-4b47cc31817f%2F52964487-147c-4851-ad76-c0dd3c58645c%2F4hl67dt_processed.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
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