Determining if the Rate of a Chemical Reaction is Affected by Temperature

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Aims and Objectives

Introduction: In this coursework, I will be conducting an experiment,

to show a particular factor affects the rates of a chemical reaction.

The main factors include concentration/pressure of the reactants,

presence of catalysts, particle size and temperature. I have chosen

the effect of temperature on a chemical rate of reaction.

Aims: The aim of this investigation is to find out the effect of

Temperature of the acid, in the reaction between dilute hydrochloric

acid and magnesium ribbon. This reaction is a single displacement

reaction, which is when one of the atoms' formulas is exchanged with

another one's, like A + BC è AC + B

The rate of a chemical reaction is a measure of how fast the reaction

takes place. It is important to remember that a rapid reaction is

completed in a short period of time. The following is the equation for

this reaction that I will use for this experiment:

2Mg + 2HCl =====è 2MgCl + CO2

I also hope to find a certain pattern; by devising formulas from my

results I can compare different temperatures and their rates of

reaction among each other, which should suit my prediction.

Skill Area P :Planning Experimental Procedures

Plan: For this coursework I plan to conduct a suitable experiment to

show how different temperatures affect the rate of a chemical

reaction, from this I hope to aim for precise and reliable results.

The following reaction is what will happen in my experiment:

2Mg + 2HCl =====è 2MgCl + CO2

Safety Precautions: In the experiment we will ensure that the

following safety precautions are taken:

· Safety goggles must be worn at all times during the experiment.

· We will need to be aware of your surroundings. When handling

chemicals such as hydrochloric acid should be handled with care.

Spillages, breakages, of any kind are a danger hazard, must be

supervised and reported.

· We will need to rid your hands of any traces of chemicals such as

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