An Investigation into how concentration affects the rate of reaction between magnesium and hydrochloric acid.

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An Investigation into how concentration affects the rate of reaction between magnesium and hydrochloric acid

Planning

I am going to see if I higher the concentration, the rate of reaction increases.

In this experiment I am going to time it takes for the reaction to take place. I will start the stop clock when the magnesium is added to the solution and stop it as soon as the reaction stopped. I will try and do each experiment at the same temperature. I will use the same amount of magnesium every time. suppressed shiraz786's functionalism theory.

Equipment

I am going to use: · grams of magnesium

· Hydrochloric acid

· A beaker

· Safety glasses

· A thermometer

· A measuring cylinder

· A stop clock· water

Method

I will make a solution of hydrochloric acid and water. The amount of acid will vary every time. I will add the magnesium powder. As soon as I have done this I will start the stop clock. When the reaction has finished I will stop the stop clock. I will then take down