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Investigating making Epsom salts by varying the rates of reaction.
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Epsom Salts Coursework Aim: investigating making Epsom salts by varying the rates of reaction. Research: Reaction with Dilute Acid: Potassium, sodium, lithium and calcium all react violently with dilute H2SO4(aq) and dilute HCl (aq).The reaction is similar to the reaction with water, forming the metal salt (either sulphate or chloride) plus H2(g). Magnesium, aluminum, zinc, iron, tin and lead react safely with dilute acid, magnesium is the fastest and lead is the slowest of the six. Magnesium + sulphuric acid magnesium sulphate + hydrogen. Mg(s) + H2SO4(aq) MgSO4(aq) + H2(g) There are many different uses for Epsom salts (magnesium Sulphate) When magnesium sulphate is absorbed through the skin, such as in a bath, it draws toxins from the body, sedates the nervous system, reduces swelling, relaxes muscles, is a natural emollient, exfoliate, and much more. Epsom salts can be used for many things such as: * Relaxing and Sedative Baths * Face Cleaner * To make Homemade Skin Masks * To...
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