June 2011 Chemistry Regents #77-79

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Base your answers to questions 77 through 79  on the information below.

A student performed a laboratory activity to observe the reaction between aluminum foil and an aqueous copper(II) chloride solution. The reaction is represented by the balanced equation below.

2Al(s) + 3CuCl2(aq) 3Cu(s) + 2AlCl3(aq) + energy

The procedures and corresponding observations for the activities are given below.

77. State one observation that indicates Cu2+ ions became Cu atoms. [1]

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The solution is no longer blue green

or A reddish-brown solid is formed

78. Describe one change in the procedure that would cause the reaction to occur at a faster rate. [1]

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Heat the solution before adding Al foil

increase the concentration of CuCl2

cut the Al into smaller pieces

add a catalyst

79.  State one safety procedure the student should perform after completing the laboratory activity. [1]

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wash hands

dispose of chemicals as directed by the teacher

look both ways before crossing the street on the way home from the laboratory activity

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