Metal Tested
Mg2+ (MgSO4)
Fe2+ (FeSO4)
Cu2+ (CuSO4)
No. of Reactions
Mg(s)
Bubble formed
Bubbles formed, Mg piece browned
and the FeSO4 solution darkened with the rust
Bubbles formed, Mg strip turned greenish and grayish color.
The solution is darkened with rust
7
Fe(s)
Black coating formed
Light rust formed
Copper color occurred on part of
pin that was exposed to the solution
3
Cu(s)
No reaction occurred
No reaction occurred
No reaction occurred
0
For each reaction in the data table, perform the following
steps:
• Write the overall single-displacement reaction.
• Write the half-cell reaction for oxidation.
• Write the half-cell reaction for reduction.
• Add the two half-cell reactions, and write the net ionic equation.
• Identify the reducing agent.
• Identify the oxidizing agent.
After identifying the reaction, use the following format to report the information:
Overall reaction:
Oxidation:
Reduction:
Net ionic reaction:
Reducing agent:
Oxidizing agent: