Chemical Change Observations

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Observations of Physical and Chemical Changes Purpose- The different tests can interact and change in different ways, by doing these tests we can figure out if it could be either a physical change or chemical change by observing the test and chemicals. Procedure- In test one, you mixed a small amount of iodine in each test tube and fill one of the with just tap water and the second one with hexane. Test two, you measure 5 grams of barium hydroxide and same measurement of ammonium chloride and stir with a stirring rod. Test three, you use a small piece of steel wool and you place it over a Bunsen burner using tongs and observe what you see. Test four, by using a plastic bag, you place a spoon full of calcium chloride in one corner and…show more content…
4. In test 1, which test tube showed signs of a change? Do you think it is a physical or chemical change? Why? The test tube that showed signs of change was the test tube that contained I2 & H, which turned dark red and had some strong odor and did dissolved. I think it would be a chemical change because it showed that it dissolved and had an odor to it. 5. Was the reaction in Test 2 a physical or chemical change? Why? The reaction in Test 2 was defiantly a chemical change, because it started with two powders and as you kept mixed the energy/temperature changed quickly to cold and the odor was very strong like ammonia and as it was chemically changing. It turned into this milky substance that was ice cold. 6. Was the reaction in Test 3 a physical or chemical change? Why? The reaction in Test 3 was most likely a physically change, because as it went over the Bunsen burner, it did not change the shape or did not burst in flames, nor had it stayed light with fire. The only thing that changes was the color of the steel wool and that is not a chemical change. 7. Was the reaction in Test 4 a physical or chemical change?

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