Mg in HCl Lab
How much energy is given off when Magnesium reacts with Hydrochloric acid?
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Amount of Acid
Amount of Acid
Hard to see, but there's very close to 50mL of HCl solution (mostly water)
Initial Temperature
Initial Temperature
Read the initial temp of the acid.
Magnesium!
Magnesium!
About 10cm of Mg ribbon was cut for this experiment. The picture to the right is its mass on an electronic balance.
Mass of Mg
ReactionVideo.mp4Reaction!
Reaction!
The Mg was added to the HCl in a styrofoam cup. Picture to the left and video above.
Final Temperature
Final Temperature
Record the final temperature after the Mg ran out and the reaction stopped.
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