To discover how much gas is produced when a metal is reacted in acid.
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Chemistry coursework Aim-to discover how much gas is produced when a metal is reacted in acid. Apparatus-to follow through the experiment I will use the following apparatus: Sulphuric acid Magnesium ribbon Ice cream tub Delivery tube with bung 250ml measuring cylinder for gas collection Conical flask A very small beaker A weighing machine 25ml measuring cylinder for acid Cling-film Method- below is the method I will use: * Firstly I will weigh the magnesium for the correct amount, and measure out the amount of sulphuric acid I wish to use. * I will place a measuring cylinder filled with water upside down in a tub also filled with water, and finally I will secure it will a clamp. Before placing the measuring cylinder under the water I will ensure that no bubbles of air enter it by covering the opening with cling-film. * Here is diagram of my equipment with my chosen amount of magnesium ribbon kept out of the sulphuric acid in a little...

