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To find out which factors affect the rate of reaction between calcium carbonate and hydrochloric acid.
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Aim To find out which factors affect the rate of reaction between calcium carbonate and hydrochloric acid. Introduction When calcium carbonate (CaCO3) and hydrochloric acid (HCl) are mixed we see the following reaction: Calcium carbonate + hydrochloric acid ? calcium chloride + water + carbon dioxide CaCO3 + 2 HCl ? CaCl2 + H2O + CO2 Many factors affect the rate at which this reaction occurs. The variables, which I could test, are: Surface Area: when one of the reactants is solid, the reaction can only take place at the surface of the solid. Breaking the solid into smaller pieces will increase the surface area exposed to the other reactant. This should increase the reaction rate. Concentration: An increase in concentration means there are more particles. More particles means there will be more collisions. This should increase the reaction rate. Temperature: increasing the temperature will cause the particles to move faster. When particles move faster, more collisions...
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