Use the collision theory to explain the 3 ways you suggested to increase the rate of the following reaction: A strip of magnesium is added to a solution of hydrochloric acid, and a very slow reaction occurs.

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Raymond Bass

18 January, 20:36

Use the collision theory to explain the 3 ways you suggested to increase the rate of the following reaction: A strip of magnesium is added to a solution of hydrochloric acid, and a very slow reaction occurs.

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Emely Grimes · Answer 1

The rate of reaction of magnesium with hydrochloric acid. Magnesium reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid in a conical flask which is connected to an inverted measuring cylinder in a trough of water. The volume of hydrogen gas produced is measured over a few minutes, and the results are used to plot a graph.