Chemical Reactions and Safety Measures

Chemical Reactions and Safety Measures

Assessment

Interactive Video

Chemistry, Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

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The video tutorial demonstrates the preparation of copper oxide using copper sulfate. It begins with safety protocols due to the use of high heat and open flames. The experiment initially uses a ceramic crucible, but due to poor heat conduction, it switches to a metal container. The process involves thermal decomposition, releasing toxic sulfur trioxide, necessitating a fume hood. Challenges include the steel can burning through, leading to product loss and impurities. The video concludes with a call to subscribe for more science projects.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the only chemical needed for the preparation of copper oxide in this experiment?

Copper sulfate

Copper nitrate

Copper chloride

Copper carbonate

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main issue faced when using a ceramic crucible in the experiment?

It is too fragile

It reacts with copper sulfate

It does not conduct heat well

It is too expensive

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was a steel can chosen over ceramic for the experiment?

It is cheaper

It is more durable

It conducts heat better

It is easier to clean

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of reaction is used to break down copper sulfate into copper oxide?

Combustion

Oxidation

Reduction

Thermal decomposition

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is released during the thermal decomposition of copper sulfate?

Sulfur trioxide

Sulfur dioxide

Sulfur hexafluoride

Sulfur monoxide

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What safety measure is necessary due to the release of sulfur trioxide?

Use a fire extinguisher

Wear protective gloves

Use a fume hood

Wear ear protection

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What problem occurred with the steel can during the experiment?

It burned a hole and lost product

It reacted with copper sulfate

It melted completely

It was too heavy to handle

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