Solutions Containing Ions
Solutions Containing Ions
Solutions Containing Ions
SUBJECT:
Filipino English Science Math AP TLE Values MAPEH
3 D-cell batteries
Masking tape
2 30 cm lengths of bell wire with the ends scraped bare
Clear plastic cup
Distilled water
Tap water
Vinegar
Sucrose (sugar)
Sodium chloride (table salt)
Baking soda
II. Procedure
1. Tape the batteries together so the positive end of one is in contact with the negative
end of another.
Tape the bare end of one piece of bell wire to the positive terminal of the battery
assembly and the
bare end of the other piece of bell wire to the negative terminal.
2. Fill the plastic cup half full with distilled water and hold the bare ends of the wires
close together in
the water. Look for the production of gas bubbles. (The bubbles are a sign that the
solution conducts
electricity.)
3. Repeat Step 2 with tap water, vinegar, and concentrated solutions of sucrose, sodium
chloride, and
baking soda.
III. Analysis and Conclusion
1. Which solutions produced bubbles of gas? Explain
2. Which samples did not produce bubbles of gas? Explain
3. Would you expect the same results if you used only one battery? If you used six
batteries? Explain
your answer.
IV. Draw the Set-up
*Note: Take a photo/s while doing your mini lab, scan and send it as a CLEAR
PICTURE FILE and submit in classroom.
Answers:
1. Tap water, vinegar, and concentrated solution of sodium chloride
and baking soda. Tap water produced a small amount of gas
bubbles because it has minimal number of ions, same with vinegar
because it has acid, and baking soda produced a lot of gas bubbles
because it has strong acid.
2. Distilled water and sucrose. Both distilled water and sucrose does
not have any charged ions
3. I think the result would be the same no matter how many batteries
we use. As long as the battery is in good condition, the result
would be the same.