Chemical Formula Lab

In this lab you will practice writing the formulas of various ionic compounds. You will also make and observe different ionic compounds. There are nine different solutions available. You can mix any two which you feel will make an ionic compound. To do this, place 2-3 drops of the first solution on the overhead, then add 2-3 drops of the second solution onto the first solution.

Lab Writeup

1. Introduction/Background: Write the purpose of the lab. No other information is needed.
2. Hypothesis: None needed.
3. Procedure:
   1. Materials: Solutions containing Fe⁺³, Ba⁺², Ag⁺¹, Pb⁺², CO₃^-2, SO₄^-2, I^-1, OH^-1, and SCN^-1 (thiocyanate ion), micropipettes, an overhead transparency, and goggles.
   2. Procedure: Write your own, keep it brief.
4. Data: Copy the table below. You are to find 12 different combinations which show a reaction.
   

   Ion #1	Ion #2	Formula	Name	Observations

5. Data Analysis, Evaluation, and Conclusion: not needed.

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