Name: ABENOJA, CABALO, DOLORITO, GENOVA & ONAL Section: BSP 4A

TYPES OF CHEMICAL REACTION

Activity 1: CARBON SNAKE

1. Add sand to a heat-safe container, like a ceramic pot. Form a small mound of
sand on top and create a small crater on the top.
2. Drench the small mound of sand with lighter fluid.
3. Mix 1 Tbsp. of baking soda with 4 Tbsp. sugar and pour enough into the small
sand crater to fill it.
4. Step back, make sure the area is clear and secure, and light the sand on fire.
5. The snake will continue growing for as long as the fire burns, which can take up
to 20 minutes.
Guide Questions:
1) What type of Chemical reaction is taking in the performed activity?
- Dehydration Reaction
2) Write the chemical equation and balance it by placing the correct coefficient in
each substance.
- C6​H12​O6​→6C+6H2​O
3) How can we make this chemical reaction applicable to other practical use?
- Dehydration reactions can be applied in various industries like food industry,
dehydration for preserving fruits and meats. Another example is for the production of
plastics, pharmaceuticals, and biofuels.

Activity 2: EGG & VINEGAR

1. Place egg into a cup or jar (best if see-through).
2. Pour in enough vinegar to completely cover the egg.
3. Wait at least 1 day. Air bubbles will make the egg float, gently tap container on
the counter to release air bubbles on the shell to make it sink.

Guide Questions:
1) What type of Chemical reaction is taking in the performed activity?

= ACID BASE REACTION

2) Write the chemical equation and balance it by placing the correct coefficient in each
substance.

=2 CH3COOH + CaCO3 = H2O + CO2 + Ca(CH3COO)2.

CaCO3(s) + 2CH3COOH(l) Ca(CH3COO)2(s) + H2O(l) + CO2(g)

3) How can we make this chemical reaction applicable to other practical use?

=Foods high in protein, such tough or sinewy pieces of meat, can be softened by acids.
Tomatoes or lemon juice can be added to a marinade to enhance the flavor and tenderize
the meat.
Bases, also known as alkalines, are on the other end of the spectrum and have the ability to
neutralize acids. Baking powder and eggs are the two basic ingredients that are essential to
cooking.

Because these bases react with acids to produce gas bubbles that act as leavening agents
in dough, they are essential in cooking. Because they provide the perfect consistency and
counteract the sour taste of acids, eggs and baking soda are essential components in baked
products.

Activity 3: NAIL POLISH REMOVER STYROFOAM

1. Carefully pour acetone on Styrofoam and watch it dissolve. *) Tip: Removers

with a higher percentage acetone works best.

Guide Questions:

1) What type of Chemical reaction is taking in the performed activity?

- DISSOLUTION OR SOLLUBILITY

2) Write the chemical equation and balance it by placing the correct

coefficient in each substance.
- Styrofoam (C8​H8​C4​H6​O​) + Acetone (C3​H6​O)→Dissolved Styrofoam in Acetone

3) How can we make this chemical reaction applicable to other practical use?
- Recycling Polystyrene
- Waste Reduction
- Art and Craft Applications

Activity 4: RED CABBAGE JUICE PH INDICATOR

1. Boil a handful of red cabbage slices until the water has turned a dark blue/purple.
This will take ~10-15 minutes. Let the juice cool.
2. Pour small portions of the juice into a separate see-through container.
3. Add any liquid being tested to the juice and watch the colour change. *) Clear
liquids work best, if the colour doesn't change then the liquid you added doesn’t
have a pH or is neutral.

Guide Questions:

1) What type of Chemical reaction is taking in the performed activity?

-Double Replacement Reaction (Acid-base Reaction)

-A double replacement reaction is when ions from two compounds switch places to
form two new compounds.

2) Write the chemical equation and balance it by placing the correct

coefficient in each substance.

-No chemical equation and product because anthocyanins are water-soluble pigments
belonging to the flavonoid group, and they are responsible for the red, purple, and
blue colours observed in Camote leaves juice pH indicator.

3) How can we make this chemical reaction applicable to other practical use?
-Acid-base reactions are used in many ways outside of science labs. They help clean
water, make food, and refine metals. They're also used in medicines and to stop
metal from rusting. Acid-base reactions are even used to power some batteries and
make strong building materials. Overall, they're important for many everyday things
we use and do.

Activity 5: ELEPHANT TOOTHPASTE

1. Combine 3 Tbsp. warm water and 1 Tbsp. of yeast. Stir for several minutes until
lumps are gone.
2. Combine in a bottle 1/2 cup hydrogen peroxide with 1 Tbsp. liquid dish soap.
OPTIONAL- add a few drops of food coloring to add color.
3. Pour the yeast mix into the bottle, the reaction happens immediately. *) The
foamy bubbles are safe to touch, it is mostly just oxygen gas, water, and liquid
soap

Guide Questions:
1) What type of Chemical reaction is taking in the performed activity?

-DECOMPOSITION

-Hydrogen peroxide decomposes into water and oxygen gas. The reaction is usually
catalysed by a substance like potassium iodide or yeast. The addition of a detergent or soap
is often included in the experiment to trap the oxygen gas and produce a foam, creating the
dramatic effect resembling toothpaste coming out of a tube.

-Decomposition reactions involve the breakdown of a compound into simpler substances,

and the elephant toothpaste experiment is a classic example of this type of chemical
reaction

-The elephant toothpaste experiment is considered a decomposition reaction because it

involves the breakdown of a single reactant into two or more simpler substances. In this
case, the reactant is hydrogen peroxide (H2O2H2​O2​), and it decomposes into water
(H2OH2​O) and oxygen gas (O2O2​).

2) Write the chemical equation and balance it by placing the correct coefficient
in each substance.

H202->H20+02

2H2O2(aq)−>2H2O(l)+O2(g)
This equation indicates that two molecules of hydrogen peroxide decompose to produce two
molecules of water and one molecule of oxygen gas.

3) How can we make this chemical reaction applicable to other practical use?

practical use?

-Cleaning Agent: The oxygen released during hydrogen peroxide decomposition has
oxidising properties, making it useful as a cleaning and disinfecting agent. It can be
employed for sterilising surfaces and equipment in industries like pharmaceuticals and food
processing.