Unit 3 Chemistry Lab Activity: Chemical Writing and Chemical Names Purpose: The purpose of this activity is to combine

different ions and observe whether they come together to form a precipitate. You can then name the new compound formed and write the formula for this compound. Procedure: 1. Take the laminated chart (as shown below) and combine two drops of cation solution with two drops of anion solution in the appropriate grid square. 2. Observe the reaction (if any) and record your observation on the data table below. 3. Repeat the steps until you have combined all twelve possible reactions. Observations: a) Use as Y or N to indicate if a precipitate (cloudiness) formed. b) Fill in your observations of all precipitates formed (color and level of cloudiness eg. Slightly cloudy, or very cloudy) Ions Ag
+

Cl1. Y, turned white 4. N, turned pinkish 2.

CO323. Y, turned yellow 5. Y, turned purple/blue 8. Y, turned orange/ yellow

OHN, clear 6. Y, turned blue 9. Y, clear

Co2+

Fe

3+

7. N, turned yellowish/ green

Cu

2+

10. N, turned blue

11. Y, turned blue

12. Y, turned blue

Names and formulas of all compounds formed 1. AgCl: Silver Chloride 2. Ag(CO3)2: Silver Carbonate 3. AgOH: Silver Hydroxide 4. Co(Cl)2: Cobalt (II) Chloride 5. CoCO3: Cobalt (II) Carbonate 6. Co(OH)2: Cobalt (II) Hydroxide 7. Fe(Cl)3: Iron (III) Chloride 8. Fe(CO3)3: Iron (III) Carbonate 9. Fe(OH)3: Iron (III) Hydroxide 10. Cu(Cl)2: Copper (II) Chloride 11. CuCO3: Copper (II) Carbonate 12. Cu(OH)2: Copper (II) Hydroxide Photo of spotplate:

Questions: 1. What is happening at the molecular level for a precipitate to form? (google this) Two solution of different ionic compounds are mixing together to precipitate out of solution as a solid. 2. Suggest a logical reason why the ions in one compound would separate from each other (eg. Dissolve in water), while they wouldn't be dissolved in another compound (as they come together in forming a precipitate.) eg. What forces could be at play here? If the ions are not soluble then they will not mix together. 3. In making formulas of compounds, why would you use parentheses sometimes? Parentheses must be used in a formula when there are more then one polyatomic ion. 4. At what time do you use roman numerals? Is this used in naming, or making formulas of compounds? When a transition metal has more then one ion is when you should us Roman Numerals. 5. What letters do we use after a formula to indicate the state of the compound? You use "-ous", "-ic", "-ate" and "-ide" to indicate the state of the

compound. (ask him) 6. When a compound dissolves in water, how do indicate this with the formula of the compound? If there is "aq" in the formula of the compound, this means the compound has dissolved in water.(ask him) 7. At the molecular level, describe the ionic compound when it is dissolved in water. The water molecule compounds have a stronger attraction to the ions then the ions do for each other, so the water molecule pulls the ions apart. Brief reflection statement of what you learned in this activity. I learned about naming chemicals and naming chemicals formulas.