Formula: HNO₃ Formula Weight: 63.01 g/mol CAS: 7697-37-2
May intensify fire; Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Do not breathe mist, vapors or spray. Harmful if inhaled. Avoid contact with readily oxidized substances. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Use only in a well-ventilated area.
Formula: HCl Formula Weight: 36.458 g/mol CAS: 7647-01-0
Causes severe skin and eye burns and damage. Do not breathe mist, vapors or spray. May cause respiratory irritation. Harmful if swallowed. Corrosive to metals. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Use only in a well-ventilated area.
Formula: HNO₃ Formula Weight: 63.01 g/mol CAS: 7697-37-2
Although nitric acid at this concentration is considered to be nonhazardous, unpredictable reactions among chemicals are always possible. Prudent laboratory practices should be observed. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
The tea bags used were the Teavana Earl Grey Crème Black Tea with Lavender and Vanilla Notes. This was mainly due to the fact that it uses a plastic tea bag and contains a type of black tea. Any black tea with a plastic tea bag could be used for this experiment.