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OXIDATION REDUCTION REACTIONS
BANAN, Jan Paullene
2015-06232
CASTILLO, Leslie Anne
2015-46255
CHEMISTRY 14.1 TCD2 GROUP #2
I.
ABSTRACT
Oxidation-Reduction reactions, also known as Redox reactions, are chemical reactions that involve
electron transfer. These reactions are significant to earth life as it is responsible mainly for sustaining oxygen
in our atmosphere through photosynthesis and sustaining electricity by its capability to transform potential
energy of fuels to electrical energy. This experiment was conducted by the students to further understand how
and when a redox reaction takes place. Four different set ups were made having different reagents combined
in each. Indications of redox reactions were observed. The results obtained are attributed to corresponding
colors in order to attribute it with the products listed in the theoretical data. Oxidation states were also
computed in order to determine which reagent is the reducing or oxidizing agent. The students highly
recommended that this experiment be conducted for Chemistry 14.1 classes for it is an easy way to learn
about redox reactions. They further recommended that more reagents may be used to have a wider
understanding about different chemical reactions.
II.
INTRODUCTION
METHODOLOGY
Laboratory apparatuses such as 10-mL
test tubes, test tube racks, and droppers were
prepared along with the chemicals that were
used namely 0.1 M Potassium dichromate
(K2Cr2O7), Magnesium (Mg) ribbon, 0.1 M
Sodium oxalate (Na2C2O4), 0.1 M Sodium
thiosulfate pentahydrate (Na2S2O3), 0.1 M
Sulfuric acid (H2SO4), 0.1 M Copper (II) nitrate
trihydrate (Cu(NO3)2), 6 M H2SO4, 0.1 M
Potassium permanganate (KMnO4), 0.1 M Iodine
potassium iodide (I2 in KI) and 3% Fresh
Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2).
Four different test tubes were used for
each chemical reaction. Five drops of 0.1 M
Cu(NO3)2 were added to Magnesium ribbon in
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the first test tube and the test tube was then
placed in the test tube rack. Two drops of 0.1 M
K2Cr2O7 was mixed with six drops of 6 M H2SO4
and four drops of 3% fresh H2O2 in the second
test tube and the test tube was then placed in
the test tube rack. Two drops of 0.1 M I2 in KI
was mixed with two drops of 0.1 M Na2S2O3 in
the third test tube and the test tube was then
placed in the test tube rack. And two drops of
0.1 M KMnO4 was mixed with six drops of 6 M
H2SO4 and six drops of 0.1 M Na2C2O4 in the
fourth test tube and the test tube was then
placed in the test tube rack.
Observations were carefully made after
the chemicals start reacting. Then, the students
took down notes for visible results such as
evolution of gas and changes in color.
BALANCED
EQUATION
OBSERVATION
Cu(NO3)2 + Mg
Mg(NO3)2 + Cu
K2Cr2O7 + 4H2SO4 +
3H2O2
K2SO4 +
Cr2(SO4)3 + 3O2 +
7H2O
2Na2SO2O3 + I2
Na2S4O6 + 2NaI
2KMnO4 + 8H2SO4 +
5Na2C2O4
2MnSO4 + 10CO2 +
8H2O + 5Na2SO4 +
K2SO4
IV.
observations
from
the 4.
combinations
Figure 3.The
Test
Tube C
Figure
Test Tube D
are as follows:
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Mg(NO3)2
Colorless
Mg
Silvery
White
Yellow
Orange
Green
Kr2Cr2O7
Cr
Mn
Chromic
ion
I2
0
6
3
KI
Reddish
Brown
Colorless
-1
H2O
Colorless
-2
H2O2
Colorless
-1
Na2S2O3
Colorless
Na2S4O6
Colorless
2.5
KMnO4
MnSO4
MnO2
Purple
Colorless
Brown
precipitate
Colorless
gas
Colorless
7
2
CO2
C
Na2C2O4
4
4
3
+2 +5 -2
0
Mg(NO3)2 + Cu
Mg(NO3)2 + Cu
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Na2S4O6 + 2NaIs
CONCLUSION
The experiment performed showed
indications of the occurrence of redox reaction. It
can be concluded by the physical evidences
observed in the combination of different
reagents in the test tubes. This includes change
in color, precipitation, and formation of gas. The
next evidence is seen in the analysis of the
changes in the oxidation states of the elements
involved. Based on the computations for the
gain and loss of electrons, the reducing agents
were Mg (for test tube A), I, C, and Cr2 while the
oxidizing agents were Cu, S, Mg (for test tube D)
and H2O2.
VI.
RECOMMENDATIONS
The students recommend that this
experiment
regarding
Oxidation-Reduction
Reactions be continued to be given in the
chemistry 14 curriculum because it is a good
and easy way to let students learn more and
understand more about redox reactions.
However, the students also recommend that
more chemical reactions would be added to the
experiment so that it would not only just be four
and for the students to observe more visible
results to be more convinced that redox
reactions took place and that redox reactions
really do exist.
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VII.
REFERENCES
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