Name — Date — Class
Rates of Reaction Lab 32
Text reference: Chapter 17, pp. 471-47
Pre-Lab Discussion
The rate of a chemical reaction isthe time required for a given quantity
of reactant(s) to be changed to product(s). Reaction rate usually is expres.
sed in terms of moles per unit time, This rate is affected by several factors,
including the nature of the reactants, concentration of the reactants, term.
Perature, pressure, and the presence of catalysts. In this experiment, you
will study the effects of temperature and concentration
A chemical reaction is the result of effective collisions between parti
cles of reactants. Increasing the temperature of a system raises the aver.
age Kinetic energy of the particles of the system, This results in more
collisions and, of greater importance, more effective collisions per unit
time. This affects the rate of the reaction,
At constant temperature, increasing the concentration of one or more
of the reactants increases the number of particles present and, hence, the
number of collisions. This affects the rate of the reaction
In this experiment, two solutions will be mixed, and the completion
of the reaction will be marked by a color change. One solution contains
the iodate ion (10,”). The other contains the hydrogen sulfite ion (HSO,-)
and soluble starch. The entire reaction takes place in two stages. The ionic
‘equations for these stages are
1. 10,"(ag) + 8HS05"(aq) > 1-(ag) + 880,2-(aq) + 3H*(ag)
2. BI-(aq) + BH*(ag) + 10;"(ag) > 31,(aq) + BHO
In the presence of starch molecules (not shown), molecular iodine (1,)
produces a characteristic blue color. The rate of the entire reaction can
be determined by timing the interval between the time the two solutions
are mixed and the appearance of the blue color. By varying the concentra-
tion of one of the reactants (at constant temperature) and then varying
the temperature alone, you can observe and record the effects of these
two factors on reaction rate.
‘This experiment should provide a better understanding of reaction
rates and the factors that affect these rates
Purpose
Study the effect that changing the concentration of a reactant has on the
rate of a chemical reaction. Study the effect that changing the temperature
has on the rate of a chemical reaction. Formulate hypotheses about how
reaction rates are affected by changes in temperature and in concentration
of reactants,Equipment
beaker, 250-mL, timer (stop wateh or clock
beakers, 100-ml (2) with second hand)
graduated cylinders, 10-mL(2) safety goggles
test tubes, 18% 150-mm (2) lab apron or coat
thermometer
Materials
Solution A (with IO,” ion) distilled water
Solution B (with HSO,~ ionand ice cubes
soluble starch)
Safety 66
Avoid spilling reagent solutions on your skin or clothing. Wash off any
spills immediately with cold tap water. Note the caution alert symbols
here and with certain steps in the “Procedure.” Refer to page xi to review
the precautions associated with each symbol. Always wear safety goggles
and a lab apron or coat when working in the lab.
Procedure
PART A
1. Using a clean, dry, 10-ml. graduated cylinder, measure
exactly 10.0 mL of Solution A and pour it into a 100-mL. beaker.
2. Using a second 10-mL, graduate, measure exactly 10.0 mL of
Solution B and pour it into a second 100-ml beaker,
Prepare to time the reaction. While one lab partner pours
Solution A into Solution B, the second partner should im.
mediately start timing the reaction. Pour the solutions back and
forth several times from one beaker to the other to ensure
thorough mixing, Then allow the mixture to stand, At the instant
a color change occurs, the partner timing the reaction should
note the elapsed time. Record this in your data list. Rinse and
dry the beakers and graduated cylinders.
4. Measure exactly 10.0 mL of Solution B into one of the beak-
ers. Using a clean graduated cylinder, measure exactly 9.0 mL. of
Solution A into the other beaker. Dilute this solution by adding,
exactly 1.0 mL. of distilled water. Follow the step 3 instructions,
for mixing the solutions and timing the reaction. Record the
elapsed time in your data list. Rinse and dry the beakers and
graduated cylinders.
5. Repeat step 4 four more times, using increasingly dilute
samples of Solution A. Use the following ratios of Solution A to
distilled water (in mL): 8 to 2; 7 to 3; 6 to 4; and 5 to 5. Rinse
and dry the beakers and graduated cylinders after each trial
Record elapsed times in Part A of “Observations and Data.”Name
32
Rates of Reaction (continued)
PART B
6. Measure 10.0 mL of Solution A into one test tube and 10.0
mL of Solution B into a second test tube.
7. Half fill a 250-mL beaker with cold tap water. Add ice cubes
to the water and stir carefully with the thermometer. Continue
stirring (and adding ice as needed) until the temperature of the
ice-water mixture is about 5°C.
Figure 32-1
8. Place the two test tubes in the ice-water bath and let them
stand until the solutions are at the same temperature as the ice
water (Figure 32-1). Always rinse and wipe the thermometer
after removing it from a solution.
9. When the solutions are at the same temperature as the ice
water, prepare to time the reaction, One lab partner should start
timing the reaction the instant the second partner pours Solution,
A into Solution B, Quickly pour the mixture back and forth from
test tube to test tube several times and return the mixture to the
ice-water bath, At the instant a color change occurs, note the
time elapsed. Measure the temperature of the mixture im
mediately. Record the exact temperature and elapsed time in
your data table. Discard the mixture as instructed. Rinse and dry
the test tubes.
10, Repeat step 6.
LL. Prepare a water bath at a temperature of about 15°C. Repeat
steps 8 and 9/at this new temperature. Record your observations
in your data table.
2. Repeat these procedures using warm baths at the following
temperatures: 25°C; 35°C; 45°C. Use warm tap water to prepare
these baths. Rinse and dry the test tubes after each trialObservations and Data
PARTA
Solution B(mL) Solution A(mL) — H,O(mL) Time (sec)
10 10 0 —
10 9 1
10 8 2 ~
10 7 3
10 6 4 _
0 5
PARTB
DATA TABLE
Trial # Temperature (°C) Time (sec)
1
2
3
4
5
Calculations
1. Plot your data from Part A on the grid provided. Draw a line through
the plotted points to produce a curve showing the effect of concentration
of reactants on reaction rate.Name
32 Rates of Reaction (continued)
32
28
2
20
6
Reaction time (se<)
mi of Solution A
2. Plot your data from Part B on the grid provided. Draw a line through
the plotted points to produce a curve showing the effect of temperature
on reaction rate.
32
28
24
20
2
Reaction time (sec)Conclusions and Questions
1, Based on your experimental data, make a general statement (hypoth-
esis) about the effect of concentration of reactants on reaction rate.
2, Make a similar hypothesis about the effect of temperature on reaction
rate.
3. What other factors affect the rate of a reaction?
4, How does the “collision theory” relate to the rate of a chemical reac-
tion?Name Teocners Eklibion date _
Rates of Reaction Lab 32
Text reference: Chapter 17, pp. 471-475
Pre-Lab Discussion Pre-Lab
‘The rate of a chemical reaction is the time required for a given quantity This experiment correlates with
of reactant(s) to be changed to product(s). Reaction rate usually isexpres-_ COUrse material on chemical
sed in terms of moles per unit time. This rate is affected by several factors, Kinetics and the factors that
including the nature of the reactants, concentration of the reactants, tem- °Hectreactionyates,
perature, pressure, and the presence of catalysts. In this experiment, you, bref dscasion ol ine ol
will study the effects of temperature and concentration. Rosine meerraintintine
‘A chemical reaction is the result of effective collisions between parti- tains erfectve collisions and
cles of reactants, Increasing the temperature of a system raises the aver- activation energyshould be
age Kinetic energy of the particles of the system. This results in more defined and explained
collisions and, of greater importance, more effective collisions per unit NOTE: inthe “Purpose,” the
time. This affects the rate of the reaction student are asked t0 formu
‘At constant temperature, increasing the concentration of one or more [ate hypotheses about factors
of the reactants increases the number of particles present and, hence, the __@/fecting reaction rates. There-
number of collisions, This affects the rate of the reaction. fore, in your pre-lab discussion,
In this experiment, two solutions will be mixed, and the completion Youshould avoid telling #
of the reaction will be marked by a color change. One solution contains SUdentsuietver he relat
the iodate ion (10s"). The other contains the hydrogen sulfite ion (HSO;") _ Sjosere Aracten Mite A
and soluble starch. The entire reaction takes place in two stages. The ionic igi she students with the
equations for these stages are: hypotheses in your prea dis
ssian and ask them to dete
imine whether their experimen.
data aren agreement with
the hypotheses. The hypoth:
2, 517(aq) + 6H*(aq) + 1057(aq) > 31,(aq) + 3H,0() (e505 are stated in the answers
toquestions 1 and 2
1. 10y(ag) + 3HSO,~(ay) > 1-(aq) + 380°" (aq) + 311° (aq)
In the presence of starch molecules (not shown), molecular iodine (1)
produces a characteristic blue color. The rate of the entire reaction can
be determined by timing the interval between the time the two solutions
are mixed and the appearance of the blue color. By varying the concentra
tion of one of the reactants (at constant temperature) and then varying
the temperature alone, you can observe and record the effects of these
two factors on reaction rate.
Tha cxpeament should provide a better understanding of reaction | (YOU epeTiodisshorer
rates and the factors that affect these rates Heer
other haf Part. Place the
data obtained on the chalk:
Purpose | board for sharing, and assign
Study the effect that changing the concentration of a reactant has on the | "Calculations" and "conclu
rate of a chemical reaction. Study the effect that changing the temperature | sions and Questions” as home-
has on the rate of a chemical reaction. Formulate hypotheses about how | Work ifnecessary,
reaction rates are affected by changes in temperature and in concen a
of reactants,
LAB TIME: 60-90 minutes
A Shorter Lab Period
Time: 40 minutesat TT
Advise students to avoid get
ting the solutions on their skin
oF clothing, All splashes should
be promptly washed off with
cold tap water.
Advance Preparation
Set out extra 10-ml graduated
cylinders (one per lab team)
Prepare class quantities of
Solutions A and 8 a day in ad:
vance of the laboratory period.
These solutions can be further
diluted if reactions are too
rapid. Instructions for prepar:
ing these solutions follow
Solution A: dissolve 4.3 g of
potassium iodate (KIO,) per
of solution to produce a
0.02 M solution.
Solution B: Dissolve 2 g sodium
bisulfite (NaHSO,), 5 mL 1.0
MH,S0,, and 4 g soluble
starch per liter of solution
(olution 8 can also be made
from sulfurous acid and sal:
uble starch)
Quantities (per student lab
ion 8, 60 mL
distilled water, 15 mL
Equipment
beaker, 250-mL timer (stop watch or clock
beakers, 100-ml. (2) with second hand)
graduated cylinders, 10-mL (2) safety goggles
test tubes, 18% 150-mm (2) lab apron or coat,
thermometer
Materials
Solution A (with 103” ion) distilled water
Solution B(with HSO,~ ion and ice cubes
soluble starch)
Safety 6 8
Avoid spilling reagent solutions on your skin or clothing. Wash off any
spills immediately with cold tap water. Note the caution alert symbols
here and with certain steps in the “Procedure.” Refer to page xi to review
the precautions associated with each symbol. Always wear safety goggles
and a lab apron or coat when working in the lab.
Procedure
PART A
1. Using a clean, dry, 10-mL graduated cylinder, measure
exactly 10.0 mL of Solution A and pour it into a 100-ml beaker
2. Using a second 10-tnl graduate, measure exactly 10.0 mL of
Solution B and pour it into a second 100-ml. beaker.
3. Prepare to time the reaction. While one lab partner pours
Solution A into Solution B, the second partner should im.
mediately start timing the reaction. Pour the solutions back and
forth several times from one beaker to the other to ensure
thorough mixing, Then allow the mixture to stand, At the instant
a color change occurs, the partner timing the reaction should
note the elapsed time. Record this in your data list. Rinse and
dry the beakers and graduated cylinders.
4, Measure exactly 10.0 ml of Solution B into one of the beak-
ers. Using a clean graduated cylinder, measure exactly 9.0 mL o
Solution A into the other beaker. Dilute this solution by adding
exactly 1.0 mL of distilled water. Follow the step 3 instructions
for mixing the solutions and timing the reaction. Record the
elapsed time in your data list. Rinse and dry the beakers and
graduated cylinders.
5. Repeat step 4 four more times, using increasingly dilute
samples of Solution A. Use the following ratios of Solution A to
distilled water (in mL): 8 to 2; 7 to 3; 6 to 4; and 5 to 5. Rinse
and dry the beakers and graduated cylinders after each trial
Record elapsed times in Part A of "Observations and Data.”Name
32
Rates of Reaction (continued)
PARTB
6. Measure 10.0 ml. of Solution A into one test tube and 10.0
mL of Solution B into a second test tube.
7. Half fill a 250-mL beaker with cold tap water. Add ice cubes
to the water and stir carefully with the thermometer. Continue
stirring (and adding ice as needed) until the temperature of the
ice-water mixture is about 5°C.
Figure 32-1
8. Place the two test tubes in the ice-water bath and let them
stand until the solutions are at the same temperature as the ice
water (Figure 321). Always rinse and wipe the thermometer
after removing it from a solution.
9. When the solutions are at the same temperature as the ice
water, prepare to time the reaction, One lab partner should start
timing the reaction the instant the second partner pours Solution
A into Solution B. Quickly pour the mixture back and forth from
test tube to test tube several times and return the mixture to the
ice-water bath. At the instant a color change occurs, note the
time elapsed. Measure the temperature of the mixture im-
mediately. Record the exact temperature and elapsed time in
your data table, Discard the mixture as instructed. Rinse and dry
the test tubes,
10. Repeat step 6.
11, Prepare a water bath at a temperature of about 16°C. Repeat
steps 8 and 9 at this new temperature. Record your observations
in your data table,
12. Repeat these procedures using warm baths at the following
temperatures: 25°C; 35°C; 45°C. Use warm tap water to prepare
these baths. Rinse and dry the test tubes after each trial.The sample observations and
data given here are intended
to be used as a basis for
comparison with student
responses. In most cases,
student responses will vary
somewhat from these sample
responses.
The data used in these calcula:
tions are the sample data given
in the “Observations and
Data” section,
Observations and Data
PART A
Solution B(mL) Solution A(mL) — H,O(mL) ‘Time (see)
7
10 0 ° eo
10 9 1 ia
10 8 2 22
10 7 3 24
10 6 4 26
10 5 5 2
PARTB
DATA TABLE
Trial # Temperature (°C) Time (sec)
1 5 2
2 15 9
3 25 5
4 35 "
5 45 9
Calculations
1. Plot your data from Part A on the grid provided. Draw a line through,
the plotted points to produce a curve showing the effect of concentration
of reactants on reaction rate.Name
32 Rates of Reaction (continued)
al
Lo
E
€
R
8
4
o
A po
o 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
mL of Solution A
Plot your data from Part B on the grid provided. Draw a line through
the plotted points to produce a curve showing the effect of temperature
on reaction rate,
32
28
2
20
6
Reaction time (sec)Conclusions and Questions
2. Based on your experimental data, make a general statement (hypoth
Gais) about the effect of concentration of rcactants on reaction rate,
As the concentration of one or more reactants decreases, the reaction hte de.
creases,
2. Make a similar hypothesis about the effect of temperature on reaction
rate,
As temperature increases, reaction rate increases,
3. What other factors affect the rate of a reaction?
Other factors that affect the rate of a reaction are the nature of the reactants,
Surface area of the reactants, pressure (in the case of gaseous reactants), and
the presence of a catalyst.
ee
4. How does the “collision theory” relate to the rate of a chemical reac.
tion?
‘The collision theary states that any factor that changes the number of collisions
Per unit of time andjor changes the effectiveness of reactant collisions also
changes the rate of the reaction
eee