Single Replacement Lab

Write this lab in your notebook.

Purpose: To observe and study a single replacement reaction.

Equipment:

Reagents:

Procedure: Mix 5 grams of copper II sulfate pentahydrate with 150 ml of water. Heat to just under boiling. Add 1 gram iron. Mix for 10 minutes and decant. Place copper in over to dry.

Data:

Calculations: Determine the moles of iron used and moles of copper produced.

Conclusion: Write a balanced equation for the reaction and explain why the reaction took place using the activity series. Compare the moles of iron and moles of copper calculated to the coefficients in the balanced equation.