Experiment # : Redox Reaction

Aim: To identify three substances as oxidizing and reducing agents. Apparatus/Materials:

Substances A, B, C (hydrogen peroxide, household bleach and ethanol), H /K Cr O (aq.), +
2 2 7

H /KMnO (aq.) and H /KI

+
4
+
(aq)

Method:
1. To separate test tubes, add about 2 cm depth of H /K Cr O (aq.), H /KMnO (aq.) and
+
2 2 7
+
4

H /KI
+
(aq)

2. Add 10 drops of substance A to each test tube, shake and record observation in a
suitable table.
3. Repeat steps 1-2 using substances B and C.

Table of observations “here”

SUBSTANCES REAGENTS
H /KMnO
+
4(aq) H /K Cr O
+
2 2 7(aq) H /KI
+
(aq)

A
Description/initial appearance:

B
Description/initial appearance:

C
Description/initial appearance:

Discussion:
Explain each observation. Include an ionic half equation for any colour change observed.

Conclusion: