CHM1045L Activity Series Lab Report 2024/2025

Name of Experiment: Activity Series[Date]


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Activity Series Lab Report



Student Name: Nick Jacas


CHM1045L




Instructions:

 Read the handout “Activity Series”
 Watch the video included in this file (Page 4)
 Answer the Pre-lab questions
 Read the PROCEDURE Section the handout “Activity Series” and complete the
REPORT SHEET.
 Answer the Post-Lab questions




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, Name of Experiment: Activity Series[Date]


Introduction
Oxidation-Reduction Reactions




An oxidation-reduction reaction, or redox reaction is a chemical reaction in which
electrons are transferred from one reactant to another.

Zn ( s ) +Cu 2+ ( aq ) ⟶ Zn 2+ ( aq ) +Cu( s )
In this process, zinc atoms are oxidized (they lose electrons) and copper ions are
reduced (they gain electrons).
Redox half-reactions:

Zn ( s ) ⟶ Zn 2+ ( aq ) +2e -
Cu 2+ ( aq ) +2e - ⟶ Cu( s )
Zn ( s ) +Cu 2+ ( aq ) + 2e - ⟶ Zn 2+ ( aq ) +Cu ( s ) +2e -
Oxidation is the loss of electrons, and the gain of electrons is called reduction.
Zn is called the reducing agent because it donates electrons, causing Cu 2+ to be
reduced. Cu2+ is called the oxidizing agent because it accepts electrons, causing Zn
to be oxidized.
Oxidation of Metals in Aqueous Solutions


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