Experiment-1

DATE :……./……./20...
NAME/ SURNAME :
CLASS/ NUMBER :

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AIM : To study some properties (color, physical state, electrical conductivity,

hardness, brightness) of metals and nonmetals in periodic table.

APPARATUS : Bunsen burner, Litmus paper, 4 beakers, 8 test tubes, test tube holders,
Dropper, Ammeter, Cu wire, Power source

CHEMICALS : Na, Cu, Mg, Zn, Pb metals, iodine (I), sulphur(S), carbon(C),
phenolphthalein, alcohol, HCl, NaOH

LAB HINTS : Don’t expose sodium metal to air for a long time. Keep it in oil. Never touch
sodium by naked hand.

LAB SAFETY:

 Be careful to sodium metal. It is highly reactive. It is flammable, corrosive, water reactive.

It catches fire when it is exposed to air. It is harmful or fatal if it is swallowed. It is also very
harmful if it is inhaled or absorbed through skin. Contact may cause burns to all body tissue.

First Aid Measures:

Inhalation:
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult,
give oxygen. Keep patient quiet in half upright position. Get medical attention immediately.
Ingestion:
If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give large quantities of water. Never give anything
by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention immediately.
Skin Contact:
Wipe off excess material from skin then immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention. Wash clothing before
reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.
Eye Contact:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids
occasionally. Get medical attention immediately.
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LAB REPORT:

On a different A4 size paper your lab report should include;

1. The procedure for each of the experiments (reactions).
2. The data collection table containing your observations.
3. The answers of the questions given below.

QUESTIONS

1. a) What kind of changes do you see in water when Na metal reacts with water? Explain why.

b)What do you observe when phenolphthalein is dropped into the beaker at the end of the
above reaction? What does the color mean?

2. a)What do you observe while Mg burns?

b)What kind of change did you observe when phenolphthalein is added to the solution of
MgO?

3. a)What kind of change do you observe when you put magnesium in the hydrochloric acid?

b)What kind of gas is formed when magnesium is added to hydrochloric acid ? How could
you test for it?

4. Indicate the changes when Zn and Cu metals are placed in hydrochloric acid.

5. Compare the reactivities of Cu, Mg, and Zn. Write your reasons.

You are free to submit your lab report either handwritten or typed.

KEYWORDS :
metal reactivity corrosive formation of gas metal oxide
ash basic solution indicator ignition

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 http://www.theodoregray.com/PeriodicTable/Stories/011.2/index.html (watch video)
 www.webelements.com/webelements/elements/text/