Introduction
We are going to do an experiment to see how surface area effects the rate of reaction when added to hydrochloric acid. I will add calcium carbonate (marble chips) to hydrochloric acid.
When calcium carbonate is added to hydrochloric acid a reaction takes place. The solution fizzes and gives off the gas carbon dioxide. I will collect this gas in a gas syringe and will time how long it takes for the reaction to produce 100cm3 of carbon dioxide.
CaCO3 +2HCL Co2 +CaCl2 +H2O
CalciumHydrochloricCarbonCalciumWater
CarbonateAcidDioxideChloride
Prediction
I predict that when…
