Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Snm2F_YBTI0
A single replacement reaction where a metal replaces hydrogen in an acid.
Magnesiuym Metal + Hydrochloric Acid ---> Magnesium Chloride + Hydrogen
Mg(s) + 2HCl(aq) ---> Mg(Cl)2(aq) + 2H(g)
In this single replacement reaction, the magnesium metal is dropped into the hydrochloric acid. The magnesium dissolves in the aqueous and replaces the hydrogen. The hydrogen is released as a gas.
When the magnesium metal was added to the hydrochloric acid. The solution instantly started to sizzle around the magnesium. There was a visible gas given off and a slight amount of heat is created. When the reaction is over, the magnesium metal is no longer visible.
The amount of each compound used truly does not matter. But the more magnesium you use, the longer the reaction will last. To compensate for more magnesium, you must add more hydrochloric acid.
We were able to preform our reaction without any noticeable errors.
