Types of Chemical Reactions- Oxidation States of Vanadium

Oxidation States of Vanadium

Row of four crystallizing dishes with yellow, blue, and green liquids

Description: Yellow vanadium (VI) is swirled with Jones Reductor and will progressively change color until it reaches the violet vanadium (II). Violet vanadium (II) is oxidized through a series of colors by permanganate to a final yellow color.

Source: UW Card Catalog

Year: N/A Vol: N/A Page: N/A

Keywords: Oxidation states, Jones Reductor, Vanadium (II), Permanganate

Ratings:

Hazard: Some

Corrosive to metals
Skin corrosion hazard
Serious eye damage
Acute toxicity hazard – oral, inhalation, dermal
Aquatic toxicity hazard
Specific organ toxicity repeated exposure – respiratory tract
Oxidizing liquids
Carcinogenicity hazard

Effectiveness: Good

Good connection from demo to course material
Results are clearly observable without guidance
Time to results is low
Reliability is good
Mild effects are seen by audience

Difficulty: Medium

Consecutive manipulations and transfer
Training or practice recommended
Manipulations are simple for most to perform
Attention to detail is required
Some intermediate steps to results

Safety Precautions:

Eye protection required
Gloves required
Perform on a chemically inert surface
Absorbent material on hand
Avoid exposure to mists, droplets, or vapors
Perform in a well-ventilated area
Prevent release of reagent to the environment

Class: Transition Metal Chemistry, Redox Reactions

Division: General, Inorganic Chemistry, Analytical Chemist

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