Answer to Question #57576 in Chemistry for Emma

Question

a) Write a procedure that would follow to demonstrate the effect of increasingly higher concentrations of hydrochloric acid on its rate of reaction with antacid tablets. Can only use materials listed:
- Hydrochloric acid (with a concentration of 1.0 mol/L)
- Distilled water
- Antacid tablets (calcium carbonate)
- A mortar and pestle
- Graduated cylinders (10 mL, 100 mL sizes)
- Test tubes and beakers
- Balance and measuring pan
- Hot plate (heat source)
- Thermometer
- Stopwatch or other timing device
- Ice-water bath
- Scoop

b) Design a table (giving headings only) for your observations.

c) Describe and explain three safety procedures you would have to follow when performing your procedure in a laboratory setting.

d) For the procedure that you designed in part (a), describe three different controls you used.
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