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Magnessium Ribbon Experiment

The document outlines an experimental procedure to investigate the reaction between magnesium ribbon and hydrochloric acid, measuring the time taken for the magnesium to completely react. It includes specific steps for conducting the experiment, variations in the volume of hydrochloric acid, and questions for analysis of the results. Additionally, it addresses observations, chemical equations, and factors affecting the reaction rate.

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Magnessium Ribbon Experiment

The document outlines an experimental procedure to investigate the reaction between magnesium ribbon and hydrochloric acid, measuring the time taken for the magnesium to completely react. It includes specific steps for conducting the experiment, variations in the volume of hydrochloric acid, and questions for analysis of the results. Additionally, it addresses observations, chemical equations, and factors affecting the reaction rate.

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1.

You are provided with the following materials


Solution M: Containing 2M HCl
Material N: 1cm3 length of magnesium ribbon
Distilled water
Stop watch
Measuring cylinder
Glass rod/ Stirring rod.

Procedures
(i) Cut five pieces of 1cm3 of Magnesium ribbon using a ruler
(ii) Measure 10cm3 of solution M using measuring cylinder and pour into 100cm3 beaker
(iii) Drop one piece of material N into the beaker containing 10cm3 of solution M and
immediately start the stop clock.
(iv) Stir gently at first using glass rod to make sure the metal does not stick to the sides of
the beaker.
(v) Stop timing when all the material N has reacted and disappeared. Record the time
(vi) Repeat the above procedures using 8cm3, 6cm3 , 4cm3, 2cm3 of solution M while
topping up with 2cm3, 4cm3 ,6cm3, 8cm3 of distilled water respectively.
Table 1
Number of Volume of Volume of Length of Concentration Time
experiments M (cm3) distilled magnesium of M (cm3) taken
water ribbon(material (sec) (sec1)
N)
1 10 0 1cm 2M
2 8 2 1cm
3 6 4 1cm
4 4 6 1cm
5 2 8 1cm

(a) Questions
(i) Complete the above table
(ii) What was the aim of the experiment?
(iii) Giving reason, explain which experiment was slowest and which one was fastest ?
(b) (i) What observation was made as material N dropped into solution M?
(ii) What causes such observable feature?
(iii) Write down both, balanced chemical equation and the total ionic equation for the reaction
between M and material N
(iv) State the type of chemical reaction taking place and give the names of the products formed
(v) It is said that one of the products is gaseous, what do you say about this? Give experimental
details and or positive test to defend you suggestions
(vi) What was the aim of this experiment?
(vii) Which factor was determined in this experiment? State how the factor was varied
(viii) What does 1/time mean?
(c) Draw the graph of Volume of M against time
(d) What general conclusion can you make from the graph ?
(e) Identify the variables in the experiment
(f) What are the Sources of Error in this experiment?

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