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Green"er" Precipitation Reaction

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All sodium carbonate may not have the same amount of carbonate, but it should have the same percent. Learners write and balance an equation to predict the chemical reaction between sodium carbonate and zinc acetate. Through the lab analysis, they calculate percent composition and determine limiting reactants.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Review proportion and percent calculations prior to the activity
Classroom Considerations
  • Assumes a familiarity with writing chemical equations and stoichiometry
  • Provide gloves for pupils handling the sodium carbonate
Pros
  • Provides resources in an editable format
  • Includes an answer key with possible results and answers to conclusion questions
Cons
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