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EXPERIMENT -4
AIM

(a) To observe the action of Zn, Fe, Cu and Al metals on the following salt solutions:

(i) ZnSO4 (aq) (ii) FeSO4 (aq) (iii) CuSO4 (aq) (iv) Al2 (SO4 )3(aq)

(b) Arrange Zn, Fe, Cu and Al metals in the decreasing order of reactivity based on the above
result.

MATERIALS REQUIRED

Test tubes, test tube stand, metals-Zn granules, Fe filings, Cu turnings, Al foil and aqueous
solutions of zinc sulphate, ferrous sulphate, copper sulphate and aluminium sulphate.

THEORY

The displacement reactions are based on the reactivity series, where a more reactive metal
displaces a less reactive metal from its salt solution.

When pieces of Zn are dipped in copper sulphate solution, the blue colour of copper sulphate
starts fading and reddish brown particles of copper settle at the bottom.

Zn (s) + CuSO4 (aq) ZnSO4(aq) + Cu(s)

PROCEDURE

1. Take four test tubes and label them as ZnSO4 , FeSO4 ,CuSO4 and Al2 (SO4 )3

2. Pour equal amount of their aqueous solutions in to the respective test tubes.

3. Add a small strip of Al foil to each of the test tubes.

4. Observe the changes and record your observations.

5. Repeat similar procedure using:

a) Cu turnings with ZnSO4 ,FeSO4 ,CuSO4 and Al2 (SO4 )3


b) Fe filings with ZnSO4 ,FeSO4 ,CuSO4 and Al2 (SO4 )3
c) Zn granules with ZnSO4 ,FeSO4 ,CuSO4 and Al2 (SO4 )3
Record your observations in the following table:

S.No. Metal Salt solutions Observation Inference


in which
added
1. Al Al2 (SO4 )3 No characteristic change ___

Al FeSO4 Characteristic observation Al> Fe


(colour change)
Al ZnSO4 Characteristic observation Al> Zn

Al CuSO4 Characteristic observation Al> Cu


(colour change)
2. Fe Al2 (SO4 )3 No characteristic change Fe< Al

Fe FeSO4 No characteristic change ___

Fe ZnSO4 No characteristic change Fe< Zn

Fe CuSO4 Characteristic observation Fe> Cu


(colour change)
3. Cu Al2 (SO4 )3 No characteristic change Cu< Al

Cu FeSO4 No characteristic change Cu< Fe

Cu ZnSO4 No characteristic change Cu< Zn

Cu CuSO4 No characteristic change ___

4. Zn Al2 (SO4 )3 No characteristic change Zn< Al

Zn FeSO4 Characteristic observation Zn>Al


(colour change)
Zn ZnSO4 No characteristic change ___

Zn CuSO4 Characteristic observation Zn> Cu


(colour change)
RESULT

1. Al is able to displace Fe, Cu and Zn from their salt solutions, therefore Al is more reactive.

2. Cu is unable to displace any metal among Al, Fe and Zn from their salt solutions, therefore
Cu is least reactive.

3. Fe is unable to displace Zn from its salt solution, whereas Zn is able to displace Fe from its
salt solution therefore Zn is more reactive than Fe.

4. The decreasing order of reactivity for these metals follows the order:

Al ˃Zn ˃Fe˃Cu

PRECAUTIONS

1. Handle the chemicals carefully.

2. Clean each metal with sand paper.

3. Observe the changes carefully as few reactions may occur slowly.

4. Do not taste the chemicals.


EXPERIMENT -5
AIM

To study the following properties of acetic acid (Ethanoic acid) :

(i) Odour (ii) Solubility in water

(iii) Effect on litmus (iv) Reaction with sodium hydrogen carbonate

MATERIALS REQUIRED

Acetic acid, litmus paper, sodium bicarbonate, test tubes, water, test tube stand, lime water.

THEORY

(i) Acetic acid is an organic acid and its 5-8% solution is called vinegar.

(ii) It is a weak acid. It ionizes partially.

(iii) It turns blue litmus red.

(iv) It is highly soluble in water.

(v) It reacts with sodium bicarbonate to liberate CO2 which on passing through lime water turns
it milky.

CH3 COOH + NaHCO3 CH3 COONa + CO2 + H2O

Ca(OH) 2 + CO2 CaCO3 + H2O

CaCO3 + CO2 + H2O Ca(HCO3)2

PROCEDURE,OBSERVATIONS AND INFERENCE

S.NO. Experiment Observation Inference


1. Odour Pungent smell of Ethanoic acid has a
Take a small amount of acetic vinegar characteristic smell
acid in a test tube and smell by
wafting it.
2. Solubility in Water
Take 2mL of water in a test tube Single continuous Ethanoic acid is soluble in
and add a few drops of acetic layer water
acid. Shake the test tube carefully.

3. Effect on litmus
Take a strip of blue litmus paper Blue litmus changes
and keep this on a white tile. With to red
the help of a dropper,put one drop
of acetic acid solution on the blue It is acidic in nature
litmus paper.
Take a red litmus paper and place
it on a white tile. Now by a Red litmus remains
dropper ,put one drop of acetic the same
acid solution on red litmus paper.
4. Reaction with sodium Brisk effervescence Acetic acid reacts with
bicarbonate metalcarbonates/bicarbonates
Take 2 mL of acetic acid in a test to release CO2 gas.
tube and to this add sodium
bicarbonate.
Pass the evolving gas through Limewater turns Limewater turns milky due
lime water. milky to the formation of insoluble
calcium carbonate.

RESULT

1. Acetic acid has a pungent smell like vinegar.

2. Acetic acid is soluble in water in all proportion.

3. Acetic acid is acidic in nature as it turns blue litmus red.

4. On reaction with sodium bicarbonate, CO2 gas is liberated.

PRECAUTIONS

1. Acetic acid should be handled with care.

2. Avoid excessive inhaling of acetic acid vapours.

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