the rate of reaction between calcium carbonate and hydrochloric acid

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I am going to investigate the rate of reaction between calcium carbonate

and hydrochloric acid. I will look at the various factors affecting the

reaction and select one variable to change, while the others keep constant

in order to carry out a deta...

Investigating Rate of Reaction

Aim

I am going to investigate the rate of reaction between calcium

carbonate and hydrochloric acid. I will look at the various factors

affecting the reaction and select one variable to change, while the

others keep constant in order to carry out a detailed investigation.

Formulae

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The formula for the chemical reaction is:

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CaCO3(s) + 2HCC(l) CaCl2 (aq) + H2O(l) + CO2

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I can measure the rate of reaction between the two substances using

this formula.

Rate of Reaction = Change in Concentration

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Time Taken for Reaction

A chemical reaction is the name given to a substance when it changes

and becomes a completely new substance. It is difficult to reverse. It

happens when particles make effective collisions with sufficient

energy.

Apparatus

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Spatula

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Conical Flask

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Burette

Stand + Clamps

Measuring Cylinder

Safety Goggles

Beaker

Thermometer

Stopwatch

Kettle + water

Small Funnel

Delivery Tube + Bung

I have chosen to use a measuring cylinder to make my experiment as

accurate as I possibly can. I will be wearing the provided safety

goggles at all times to protect my eyes, as hydrochloric acid is an

irritant that may prove dangerous if it makes contact with the eyes.

Theory

The following theories will help me decide which variable I will

change in my experiment to investigate the rate of reaction using

calcium carbonate and hydrochloric acid.

Temperature - Collision Theory

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The diagram shows particles that are not moving quickly. This means

that the chance of these particles colliding and causing a chemical

reaction is rather low. The temperature is obviously low too, as the

particles have little energy to move quickly. However, if heat were added,

the particles would have more energy and move quicker and have a better

chance of colliding.

This diagram shows particles that are moving quickly. This means...

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...respond with my prediction and back it up. As the temperature

increases, so does the rate of reaction.

If I were to repeat the experiment again, I would work under strict

environment, such as in a closed room with no winds or temperature

changes. I would also try and use more accurate ways of reading the

temperature and keeping the temperature constant, such as by using a

water bath. Doing this would possibly make my results even more

accurate. I would also try and make my timing even stricter, possibly

using a smaller time interval such as 10 seconds instead of 15, to get

slightly more accurate results. I may also use a larger range of

acids. I only tried the 1 molar acid, but if I were to repeat the

experiment again, I would perhaps use 3 and 4 molar acids and test

them under high temperatures. I would like to investigate in future

the effect of catalysts and surface area on the rate of reaction, to

be more conclusive on the subject and widen my knowledge.

All in all, my experiment was a success. Everything went well, and I

believe that the techniques and methods I used were accurate and

sufficient enough to provide me with a sound set of conclusive

results.

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