Acids and Bases- Acidity of Aluminum Chloride in Solution

Acidity of Aluminum Chloride in Solution

Description: A one molar solution of aluminum chloride is sufficiently acidic to react with magnesium to produce hydrogen gas.

Source: UW Card Catalog

Year: N/A   Vol: N/A   Page: N/A

Keywords: Aluminum chloride, Magnesium, Hydrogen gas, Overhead projector, Redox, Acidity

Rating:

Hazard: Medium

• Flammability hazard
• Toxicity hazard
• Skin corrosion hazard
• Serious eye damage
• Production of flammable gases
• Oxidizing solids
• Use of reactive reagents
• Corrosive to metals

Effectiveness: Good

• Results are clearly observable with guidance
• Good connection from demo to course materials
• Experiment addresses preconceived notions
• Time to results is low
• High reliability

Difficulty: Low

• Use of reactive substances
• Simple procedures
• Simple manipulations for most to perform

Safety Precautions:

• Eye protection required
• Gloves required
• Perform in a well-ventilated area
• Absorbent materials on hand
• ABC fire extinguisher on hand
• Do not expose to open flames
• Avoid exposure to mists, vapors, or droplets

Class: Redox, Gas-Producing Reactions, Acid Base Chemistry

Division: General, Analytical Chemistry

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