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Investigate how changing the surface area of Calcium carbonate affects the rate of reaction with hydrochloric acid.
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AIM: My aim is to investigate how changing the surface area of Calcium carbonate affects the rate of reaction with hydrochloric acid. PLAN: In my experiment I will need the following equipment: * 2 conical flasks. * Cotton wool - placed loosely above flask to trap acid spray. * 0 - 1000g balance - to weigh and equalize the mass of the marble chips and the powdered marble, to weigh how much mass is lost after reaction. * 20cm3 of hydrochloric acid for each flask. * A stop clock - to time the reaction (5:00 minutes). Safety I will wear goggles since acids can damage eyes or the pupil cavity if inadvertently squirted at. When using the acid I will handle it cautiously and with responsibility because acids are very dangerous substances and can cause major skin irritation or burns. Marble chips however small or large can be sometimes inhaled or lodged...
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