We repeated our experiments from Friday. What were your observations of the demonstration? Based on our discussion, we determined that the metal atom gives up an electron to form a cation. What observations support this idea?
HW: Read the handout about hydrolysis and complete a journal entry for the demonstration - summarize the materials, procedure, observations (including the indicator), and conclusions. Write the chemical reaction for the metal in water. Write the reaction for the addition of acid to the solution. Describe the products in terms of acids and bases. Do you think that this reaction would take place with alkaline earth metals?
