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The Floating Tin Sponge

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Create a floating tin sponge that rises to the surface upon reaction of an acidic tin(II) chloride solution with zinc. Two distinct single replacement reactions are clearly visible in this demonstration of the activity series of metals and the reactivity of metals with hydrochloric acid.

Concepts

  • Single Replacement Reactions
  • Oxidation & Reduction
  • Activity Series