Name___ Date Class
2 Laboratory Investigation
Conservation of Mass
Problem
Is mase conserved in: chemical reaction?
Materials (per group)
Erlenmeyer flask graduated cylinder
small test tube copper sulfate solution (CuSO,)
rubber stopper to fit fase sodium hydroxide solution (NaOH)
balance
Procedure 67 Whe
Find the mass of the emply Erlenmeyer flask, test tube, and rubber stopper. Record this
‘combined mass in DataTable
2. Using the graduated cylinder, messure 20 mL.of copper sulfate solution, Pour the solution into
‘the Erlenmeyer fla
5. Measure 10 mi f sodium hydroxide solution and pour this solution into the test tube,
CAUTION: Sodium hydroxide is extremely caustic Follow all appropriate safety precautions
44 Carefully place th: test tube with the sodium hydroxide into the ask containing the copper
sulfate, being careful not to mix the two solutions, Stopper the Aask and record your
observations of the two solutions in Data Table 2.
5. Find the mass ofthe fas, test tube, rubber stopper, and the two solutions. Record this mass
in Data Table 1.
6. Carofully tp the ask so thatthe solution in the test tube unines with the solution inthe ask
Be careful not o spl the solutions
Record any eviderce ofa reaction in Data Table 2
{8 Find the mass of tie Mask; test tube, rubber stopper, and the products ofthe reaction. Record
this mass in Data “able 1.
DATA TABLE 1
i
Empty flask
Before mixing
‘Aftor mixing
of Flask, Test tube,
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2 Laboratory Investigation (continued)
DATA TABLE
‘Appearance of Solutions
‘Copper sulfate
‘Sodium hydroxide
Products after reaction
Observations
1L. Find the mass ofthe solutions (the reactants) by subtracting the mass of the empty flask.
(Gtep 1 from the mass before mixing (step 5). What isthe mass ofthe two reactants?
2. Find the mass ofthe products by subtracting the mass ofthe empty flask (step 1) from the
‘mass after mixing (step 8) What b Use snss of the products?
Analysis and Conclusions
1 What changes did you observe to indicat that a reaction took place?
2. How did the mass ofthe reactants (the two solutions) compare with the mass of the products
fn this reaction?
3. Wes mass conserved inthis reaction?
4. Was this reaction a chemical ora physical change? Explain.
5. On Your Own Repeat this experiment using an antacid tablot and water instead of copper
sulfate and sodium hydroxide solutons, Why might the measured masses be different before
and ater this reaction?
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