Lab Partner: Jason Wallace 02/17/09 LAB ABSTRACT: In this experiment unknown substances were identified by performing different flame tests on known substances. The substances identity was obtained by placing salt solutions of a metallic ion and observing the color of the emitted photon light. INTRODUCTION: By placing atoms of a substance into a flame it can absorb energy and jump into an excited state; called a quantum jump. After absorbing energy and leaping into an excited state, the atoms return back to their original ground state by emitting a photon of light. According to the law of conservation of energy the same amount of energy used to make the quantum jump is released when the photon light is emitted.
As Model Science (2011) explains, the experiment will show that as the salt with the metal is “burned, the electrons will be excited (i.e., move to another energy level) and as these electrons fall back from one energy level to another, they will emit photons of light. These photons will have different colors depending on the element and its discrete energy levels”. In other words, “different wavelengths of light (colors) will be emitted when the electrons of different elements go down the step(s) between their energy level(s). In addition, each element will have its own set of energy levels and therefore each will have its own color or set of colors (Model Science, 2011)”. As an example, Model Science (2011) provided “sodium burns orange, potassium -purple/blue, barium - green, and lithium – red”.
Equipment List * Boiling Tube * 10 cm3 1mol dm-3 Hydrochloric Acid (HCL) * 15 cm3 1mol dm-3 Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) * pH and Temperature Probes * Data Logger * Measuring Cylinder ‘ * Boiling Tube * Teat Pipette Method * Add 10ml of Hydrochloric acid, measured in a measuring cylinder, into a boiling tube. * Into a data logger, plug in both pH and temperature probes and switch on data logger. * Put in both the probes and measure both the temperature and pH before adding any other substances. * Add 1cm3 of Sodium Hydroxide, measured in a measuring cylinder, to the Hydrochloric acid, and
Repeat steps 6-8 with the remaining chemicals, including the unknown. 10. All chemicals can be rinsed down the sink. Extinguish the flame by carefully replacing the cap over the flame. Data Table: | Sodium Nitrate | Barium Nitrate | Calcium Nitrate | Cupric Nitrate | Lithium Nitrate | Potassium Nitrate | Strontium Nitrate | Unknown | Flame Color | | | | | | | | | Results and Discussion: 1.
Chem 107 1/27/12 Laboratory Assignment Glass Working Using Burners 1. The two Burners shown are Bunsen and fisher. 2. How is the amount of gas entering the burners controlled? The amount of gas entering the burners is controlled by the needle gas valve on the bottom of the burners.
Electron Configuration thru Flame Burning Allan E. Arroyo Melendez INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Chernovitz Sunday, 05, 2014 PURPOSE/INTRODUCTION The purpose of this experiment is to determine the electron configuration of an unknown metal by flame burning using a Benson burner. The hypothesis is that when an element is burned, the electrons will be excited. Then as these electrons fall back from one energy level to another, they will emit photons of light. These photons will have different colors depending on the element and its discrete energy levels. That is, different wavelengths of light (colors) will be emitted when the electrons of different elements go down the steps between their energy levels.
Gently stir the pellets until the acid is dissolved by shaking the the apparatus. Lift the calorimeter lid and wash out its contents and the thermometer. Repeat this experiment using 50.0 mL of 1.0M acetic acid. Repeat experiment using 25.0 mL of each 2.0M sodium hydroxide and 2.0M acetic acid. Data Table(s): Reaction equation Mass of solid NaOH Initial Temp.
PURPOSE/INTRODUCTION The purpose of this experiment is to produce visible emissions from heating different metal fluorides with a Bunsen burner. The hypothesis is that by warming the different metal chlorides, the different elements found in each chloride will produce a different color when placed in the flame. We will also produce a table of our findings with our information we recorded from the results gathered in this lab. In the preceding discussion, we will be testing different metal chloride reactions when a flame is introduced to them. MATERIALS * One Bunsen burner * 1 gram of Sodium Chloride * 1 gram of Potassium Chloride * 1 gram of Lithium Chloride * 1 gram of Barium Chloride * Nichrome wire (wire with a loop) * 0.4 grams of water * Protective eyewear * Lab gloves Barium is a toxic metal, be sure to wear gloves and goggles when handling this material, also if using a Bunsen burner be sure to turn of the gas.
Determining the Chemical Formula of a Hydrate Purpose: Find the molecular formula of the hydrate of Copper (II) Sulfate. Materials: * 400 mL beaker * Tongs * Scoopula * Electronic Balance * Glass Rod * Hot Pad * 3 g hydrated copper(II) sulphate * Eye Protection Hypothesis: This lab will demonstrate a dehydration reaction. When the beaker containing hydrated copper (II) sulphate is heated, the water will evaporate, causing the color to change from blue to white, and the mass to decrease. Procedure: 1. Measure & record mass of beaker 2.
The process of changing one element into another is called transmutation. The two main ways that a transuranic nucleus can be produced is by bombarding its nucleus with ions or neutrons. These ions or neutrons can be captured by the target nucleus and produce heavier nucleus. Transuranic element 1: U-238 is bombarded with neutrons it can be converted to U-239 which then undergoes beta decay to produce neptunium and plutonium. Pu-239 is changed to americium-241 by neutron