Investigating the Rate of Diffusion of Hydrochloric Acid into Gelatine

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Investigating the Rate of Diffusion of Hydrochloric Acid into Gelatine

Introduction

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In this experiment I am going to investigate the rate of diffusion of

Hydrochloric Acid into Gelatine. To do this I will use the same

concentration and amount acid with the gelatine being cut into

different sizes. The rate of diffusion is dependant on the

surface/volume ratio to how quick the acid is able to diffuse

throughout the whole of the gelatine.

Equipment

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§ Hydrochloric Acid

§ Gelatine

§ Tile

§ Test tube

§ Rubber Bung

§ Scalpel

§ Ruler

§ Stop Clock

§ Goggles

§ Measuring Cylinder

Experiment

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In the experiment I will first of all cut up the pieces of gelatine

into the correct sizes using the scalpel, tile and ruler. This must be

done accurately otherwise this could affect the end results. I will

then measure out 30ml of Hydrochloric Acid using the measuring

cylinder and pour it into the test tube. I will then put in the

gelatine shapes. I will then quickly put the bung in the stop and

start the stop clock. I will hold the test tube at a horizontal

position so that the acid in covering all of the surfaces of the cubes

and so all the cubes are separate being easily visible. I will write

down the time when each cube has been fully diffused, I can tell this

because it is when they turn from an orange colour to red. When the

gelatine has been fully diffused there will no orange left, just red.

Through out this experiment I will wear safety goggles to protect my

eyes from the acid. The sizes of the shapes of gelatine will be:

§ 10mm x 10mm x 10mm

§ 10mm x 10mm x 5mm

§ 10mm x 5mm x 5mm

§ 5mm x 5mm x 5mm

I have chosen these sizes carefully so that I will be able to compare

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