iLab‚ Week # 3 ATOMIC WEIGHT OF MAGNESIUM LAB Introduction The purpose of this lab experiment is to determine the atomic weight of magnesium by measuring the amount of hydrogen gas evolved when hydrochloric acid reacts with magnesium. The reaction is as followed: Mg + 2HCL H2 + Mg2+(aq) + 2Cl-(aq) In this experiment there is a one to one relationship between the number of moles of hydrogen gas evolved and the moles of magnesium metal consumed in the reaction. Therefore in the finding of the
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syringe. 3. About 3 cm of magnesium ribbon was measured out using a ruler. 4. The magnesium ribbon was polished using steel wool to remove any coating of oxides as magnesium can be a reactive metal. When magnesium is exposed to oxygen it reacts to form metal oxides. This step is necessary in order to obtain reliable results. 5. The mass of magnesium ribbon was measured and recorded using top pan balance. 6. Step 3‚ 4 and 5 was repeated four times. 7. 3M of hydrochloric acid was diluted into 30 mL
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CASE STUDY US MAGNESIUM SEEKS PROTECTION In Feb 2004‚ US Magnesium‚ the sole surviving US producer of magnesium‚ a metal that is primarily used in the manufacture of certain automobile parts and aluminum cans‚ filed a petition with the US International Trade Commission (ITC) contending that a surge in imports had caused material damage to the US industry’s employment‚ sales‚ market share‚ and profitability. According to US Magnesium‚ Russian and Chinese producers had been selling the metal at prices
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CONCENTRATION ON REACTION RATE INTRODUCTION • Concentration is one factor which has an effect o the rate of a chemical reaction. In chemistry we describe concentration in terms of the number of moles of a substance there are in every cubic decimetre (litre) of solution‚ written as moles.dm-3 of M for short. • In this experiment you will find out how increasing the concentration of the acid solution changes the rate of the reaction between dilute hydrochloric acid and magnesium metal.
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ATOMIC WEIGHT OF MAGNESIUM LAB Introduction The main purpose for this experimental lab is to determine the atomic weight of magnesium‚ as well as an underlying purpose in determining the relationship between moles evolved and consumed. This can be demonstrated by measuring the hydrogen gas evolved by performing a chemical experiment when hydrochloric acid reacts with the magnesium. The formulated reaction includes; Mg + 2HCl → H2 + Mg2+(aq) + 2Cl- (aq) The major findings contributing
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Investigation of Action of Saliva and 3 M Hydrochloric Acid in Two Carbohydrate Solutions Title : Investigation of Action of Saliva and 3 M Hydrochloric Acid in Two Carbohydrate Solutions Objective : To investigate the action of saliva and 3 hydrochloric acid in two carbohydrate solution Results Table1: Observation Conclusion Solution A Benedict’s test: Blue coloration turned to brick red precipitate. Reducing sugar is present in the solution A. Iodine test: The coloration remained
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Title: Experiment 17‚ Reaction kinetics – Determination of the activation energy of the reaction between oxalic acid and potassium permanganate. Objective: To determine the activation energy of the reaction between oxalic acid and potassium permanganate. Introduction: Chemical kinetics is the study of chemical reaction rates‚ how reaction rates are controlled and the pathway or mechanism by which a reaction proceeds from its reactants to its products. Reaction rates vary from the very fast‚ which
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Heat of Formation of Magnesium Oxide Objetive: To determine the heat formation of MgO (Magnesium Oxide) using Hess’s Law‚ which states the heat within a chemical reaction is independent of the pathway between the initial and final states. Introduction: Chemical reactions require heat energy to complete‚ called an endothermic reaction‚ or produce heat energy‚ and thus called an exothermic reaction. The heat energy produced by such reactions can be measured using a calorimeter‚ a piece
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for magnesium. Manipulated Variables- volume of HCl‚ length of magnesium strip‚ mass of magnesium oxide‚ Controlled Variable- type of calorimeter (Styrofoam cup) Responding Variable- change in temperature Procedure: 1. Cut out 3 pieces of magnesium strips each with lengths of maximum 5 centimeters. 2. Measure and record the lengths of the magnesium. 3. Scrub the magnesium strips with steel wool to clean out impurities. 4. Pour out approximately 310 mL of hydrochloric acid from
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Title : Expt.1 Determination of the enthalpy (heat) of reaction of a monobasic acid with sodium hydroxide Experiment no : 1 Experiment title : Determination of the enthalpy (heat) of reaction of a monobasic acid with sodium hydroxide Objectives: 1) To understand the enthalpy chemistry. 2) To determine the calorimeter constant. 3) To determine the enthalpy reaction of acid-base reactions. 4) To study the exothermic reaction. Apparatus and Materials : * Dewar flask‚ stopwatch
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