Sample Format for Tables in Labs

Sample format for tables in labs. - Include a descriptive title - Use a ruler - Indicate units if applicable

Table 1: Observations of physical properties

Zinc Sulfur

Conductivity

Lustre

Malleability

Melting Point

Table 2: Observations of reactivity of zinc and sulfur with hydrochloric acid

Zinc Sulfur

Before Reaction

During Reaction

After Reaction

Table 3: Mass, volume and density of zinc and sulfur

Zinc Sulfur

Mass (g)

Volume of H2O displaced (mL)

Density (g/mL) Guiding Questions for Discussion

1. How does the electrical conductivity of sulfur compare with that of zinc? How do you know?

2. How does the lustre of sulfur compare with that of zinc?

3. How does the malleability of sulfur compare with that of zinc?

4. What can you say about the relative melting points of sulfur and of zinc? What is your evidence for this?

5. How does the reactivity of sulfur with hydrochloric acid compare the reactivity of zinc with hydrochloric acid?