Reactions in Aqueous Solutions
Reactions in Aqueous Solutions
College of Engineering
Bicol University
Legazpi City
A Laboratory Report
II. Materials.
A. As indicated in the general instructions:
B. Materials claimed/utilized:
1. PRECIPITATION REACTIONS
a. PREPARE the set of chemicals for the two groups. WEIGH the necessary
amount then dilute to a 25-mL solution for each.
Set #A (Group 1 and 4)
0.1M Ba(NO3)2, 0.1M BaCl2, 0.2M K2CrO4, 0.1M K2SO4, 0.2M NaNO3
Set #B (Group 2 and 5)
0.2M Na2SO4, 0.14M Al2(SO4)3, 0.2M MgCl2, 0.1M Ba(NO3)2, 0.4M KCl
Set #C (Group 3 and 6)
0.2M KOH, 0.2M NaNO3, 0.1M FeCl3, 0.4M KCl, 0.1M Ba(NO3)2
Note: Each set is assigned for two groups but each group shall
independently PERFORM the experiment.
b. Before beginning the lab, NOTE the color of each of the reagent solutions.
c. ASSIGN each chemical with its own pipette/dropper to avoid
contamination.
d. 1mL of each chemical will be reacted to 1mL of other chemicals (added
dropwise) with different combinations:
e. CONTINUE testing pairs of solutions until all possible combinations of a set
have been tested. DESCRIBE the color and appearance of all precipitates.
f. TAKE NOTE of all your observations. (e.g. the change in color, change in
Volume, appearance of precipitates etc.). Note: Some reactions take longer
to develop. DISPOSE the barium solutions in the appropriate waste
container.
Note: If there’s still time left after performing Part B, you are allowed to
observe/perform the other set using the other group’s EXCESS materials.
However, this is optional.
While waiting for the prepared amounts of the chemical reagents, another group
diluted 2M of Hydrochloric acid in a 25mL solution to be distributed to the entire class
for the latter portion of the experiment. The following formula shows the required
amount of 37% HCl in order to dilute it to 2M in a 25mL solution.
2𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐻𝐶𝑙 36.4𝑔 𝐻𝐶𝑙
( 1𝐿 )( )(0.025𝐿)
1 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐻𝐶𝑙 x100 = 𝟒. 𝟏𝟎𝐦𝐋 𝐇𝐂𝐥
1.2𝑔 𝐻𝐶𝑙
37( )
1 𝑚𝐿 𝐻𝐶𝑙
Concurrently, the rest my groupmates – who were not involved in the weighing of
the reagents – organized the laboratory glassware and apparatuses on our assigned
countertop and sorted labels which corresponded to the respective test tubes and
beakers used for the individual reactions and dilution of solutions for convenient
identification. As the group leader, I had to supervise the proper handling of the
apparatuses and oversee the activities of my groupmates.
Upon receiving the prepared amounts of reagents, our group began dissolving the
powdered reagents to a small but significant amount of distilled water in the beakers.
Then, we transferred the solutions to volumetric flasks in order to dilute them with
distilled water to 25 mL solutions each. Afterwards, we returned each diluted solution
to their corresponding beakers for the sake of convenience when it comes to pipetting
the solutions. For each beaker, we also assigned different pipets in order to avoid
contaminations. The initial characteristics of each reagents were recorded and are
shown in the table below.
Diluted Reagent Color Volume
Sodium sulfate White 2mL
Aluminum sulfate White 2mL
Magnesium
chloride Colorless 2mL
Barium nitrate Colorless 2mL
Potassium
chloride Colorless 2mL
After the preparations, we finally proceeded with having the different solutions
react through pipetting 1mL of a solution to its respective test tube and then adding
1mL of another solution dropwise. Ten test tubes were utilized to accommodate all
the possible paired combinations of the solutions.
For the first four test tubes, 1mL of Sodium sulfate was transferred. On test tubes
5 to 7, 1mL of Aluminum sulfate was put. 1mL of Magnesium chloride was placed on
test tubes 8 and 9. Then, 1 mL of Aluminum sulfate was added to test tube 1, 1mL of
Magnesium chloride to test tubes 2 and 5, 1mL of Barium nitrate to test tubes 3 and
6, and 8, and 1 mL of Potassium chloride to test tubes 4, 7, and 9. Lastly on test tube
10, 1mL of Barium nitrate was mixed with 1mL of Potassium chloride. Depicted in the
figure below is the paired solutions per test tubes with corresponding labels (number).
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10
The solutions were left to rest for some time and were subjected to observations
regarding any significant changes in terms of color, volume, and formation of
precipitates at the bottom of the test tubes. The table below was prepared for the
recording of data concerning the observed changes.
Formation of
Solutions Color Opacity Volume
Precipitates
1 White Opaque 2mL No
Slightly
2 White 2mL No
Transparent
3 White Opaque 2mL Yes
Slightly
4 White 2mL No
Transparent
Slightly
5 White 2mL No
Transparent
6 White Opaque 2mL Yes
Slightly
7 White 2mL No
Transparent
8 Colorless Transparent 2mL No
9 Colorless Transparent 2mL No
10 White Opaque 2mL No
After observing and jotting down the results, we washed the apparatuses with
distilled water for the next experiment for the gas forming reactions.
Our group claimed a total of 4mL 2M Hydrochloric acid from the mother solution
which was prepared by another group. Chalk granules (Calcium carbonate) were then
poured into test tubes A and B, 0.05g each; and for the remaining two test tubes C
and D, 0.05g of Sodium sulfate was put in the place of the chalk. 1mL Hydrochloric
acid was added into each test tube. Moreover, 1mL distilled water was added into test
tubes B and D. The following figures illustrate the composition in each test tube.
The test tubes were once again subjected to observations on any noticeable
changes and reactions, and data was recorded after examining all four test tubes.
With all the data gathered and the experiments concluded, we cleaned our area
and washed all the apparatuses and glassware then returned them to the
instrumentation room. The chemical wastes of the entire class were collected in a
large waste bottle to be further assessed by our lab technician.
The laboratory activity ended at exactly 11:30 am.
2. Write equations to indicate what you consider to have happened in each case in
which there was precipitate formed. Use ions to represent the species in the reacting
solutions, but for those products that were precipitates write a formula for the
compound. Place (aq) after those species in solution and (s) after the precipitates.
Be sure to write the equations so that both atoms and charge are conserved.
Solution 3
Na2SO4(aq) + Ba(NO3)2(aq) BaSO4(s) + 2NaNO3(aq)
2Na+(aq) + SO4-2 (aq) + Ba+2 (aq) + 2NO3-(aq) BaSO4(s) + 2Na+(aq) + 2NO3-(aq)
Solution 6
Al2(SO4)3(aq) + 3Ba(NO3)2(aq) 3BaSO4(s) + 2Al(NO3)3(aq)
2Al+3(aq) + 3SO4-2(aq) + 3Ba+2(aq) + 6NO3-(aq) 3BaSO4(s) + 2Al+3(aq) + 6NO3-(aq)
3. Rewrite the equations, leaving out the ions not involved in the reaction (spectators).
(Write the net ionic equation)
Solution 3
2Na+1(aq) + SO4-2 (aq) + Ba+2 (aq) + 2NO3-1(aq) BaSO4(s) + 2Na+1(aq) + 2NO3-1(aq)
Ba+2(aq) + SO4-2(aq) BaSO4(s)
Solution 6
2Al+3(aq) + 3SO4-2(aq) + 3Ba+2(aq) + 6NO3-1(aq) 3BaSO4(s) + 2Al+3(aq) + 6NO3-1(aq)
+2 -2
3Ba (aq) + 3SO4 (aq) 3BaSO4(s)
4. What precipitates were formed? What was their color? Describe the liquid portion of
the new solution. Present your findings in a table.
Test Precipitate Description of the
Reactants Color
Tube Formed Liquid Portion
Barium White and opaque;
Sodium sulfate
3 Sulfate White less dense than the
Barium nitrate
BaSO4 precipitate
Barium White and opaque;
Aluminum sulfate
6 Sulfate White less dense than the
Barium nitrate
BaSO4 precipitate
5. Make a solubility table that includes all the reactants based from the experiment.
Does your solubility table agree with what we can find in the books?
Yes, it does. According to literature, Sulfate is soluble except if it’s with Ca2+, Ba2+,
Sr , Hg2+, Pb2+, and Ag+. Since two of our solutions yielded Barium sulfate, the
2+
formation of precipitates can be confirmed by taking the solubility rules into account.
Solution 6
Al2(SO4)3(aq) + 3Ba(NO3)2(aq) 2Al(NO3)3(aq) + 3BaSO4(s)
0.14 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐴𝑙2 (𝑆𝑂4 )3 3 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐵𝑎𝑆𝑂4 233.38𝑔 𝐵𝑎𝑆𝑂4
( )( )( ) (0.001𝐿) = 0.098019𝑔 𝐵𝑎𝑆𝑂4
1𝐿 1 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐴𝑙2 (𝑆𝑂4 )3 1 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐵𝑎𝑆𝑂4
0.1 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐵𝑎(𝑁𝑂3 )2 1 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐵𝑎𝑆𝑂4 233.38𝑔 𝐵𝑎𝑆𝑂4
( )( )( ) (0.001𝐿) = 0.023338𝑔 𝐵𝑎𝑆𝑂4
1𝐿 1 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐵𝑎(𝑁𝑂3 )2 1 𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝐵𝑎𝑆𝑂4
0.023338g BaSO4 is the theoretical yield; therefore, it is the amount of precipitate formed in solution 6.
2. Describe how you could experimentally differentiate between the following pairs of
solutions using a common aqueous test solution:
a. NaNO3 and NaHCO3
Add a drop of water. When water is added, the Sodium bicarbonate
must react with it to produce Sodium hydroxide, water, and Carbon dioxide which
is a gas. The solution that produces bubbles is the Sodium bicarbonate.
NaHCO3(aq) + H2O(l) NaOH(aq) + CO2(g) + H2O(l)
Whereas if water was added to Sodium nitrate no gas will be formed.
NaNO3 (aq) + H2O(l) NaOH(aq) + HNO3(aq)
b. Pb(NO3)2 or KNO3
Add a drop of Potassium sulfate solution. K2SO4 will react to Pb(NO3)2
but not to KNO3 since they have the same cation so displacement wouldn’t
happen. Moreover, SO4-2 is insoluble with Pb+2 which signifies that precipitates
might be observed. The solution that reacts and forms precipitates is the
Lead (II) nitrate.
Pb(NO3)2(aq) + K2SO4(aq) PbSO4(s) + 2KNO3(aq)
c. HCl or H2SO4
Add a drop of Calcium chloride solution. H2SO4 will react to CaCl2 but
not to HCl since they have the same anions. Furthermore, SO4-2 is insoluble with
Ca+2 so precipitates would form in the Sulfuric acid solution. The solution that
reacts and forms precipitates is the Sulfuric acid.
CaCl2(aq) + H2SO4(aq) → CaSO4(s) + 2HCl(aq)
3. Write a balanced net ionic equation for each of the following aqueous metathesis
reactions. (Be sure to include all states, aq, s, l or g) Classify each reaction as a
neutralization, precipitation, or gas-forming reaction.