Reaction Lab

The purpose of this lab was to be able to explore various chemical reactions and be able to recognize the patterns of changing the reactants to products. 

My favorite reaction was Reaction #1, where there was a reaction between magnesium and heat. We took a piece of magnesium and put it over the laboratory burner, then when it ignited we removed it from the fire and put it into an evaporating dish. The appearance of our reactant was a metallic gray and the temperature of it was cool. Then, in the end the properties of the product was white/gray, flakey, and the temperature was very hot. There was evidence of a chemical reaction because of the blinding white light that was a effect of the ignition, and the burning of the magnesium. 
Reaction 1: the ignition of magnesium and heat

Balanced chemical reaction for each reaction
Classifications for each reaction

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