Surface Area and Rate of Reaction Aim: to determine the relationship between surface area and the rate

of reaction Hypothesis: The greater the surface area, the faster the rate of reaction Equipment: electronic balance, 20 ml of HCL, 0.0065g of Calcium Carbonate in the form of crystal and powder, two test tubes, measuring cylinder, disposable sooppon, safety googls and 2 stop watches, test tube rack

Method 1. Weigh the mass of the granule of Calcium Carbonate and record on a watch glass using electronic scale. Weigh the same amount for Calcium carbonate powder on a separate watch glass 2. Measure 20 ml of HCL and pour 10 ml into 2 test tubes each 3. Place the granule into a testube of HCL and instantly start the stop watch and observe reactions 4. Stop the stopwatch when the reaction is complete and record timing 5. Repeact step 3 and 4 with the powder calcium carbonate Risk assessment: Acid may get into your eyes, so therefore safety glasses are necessary to protect your eyes, acid may also get onto your hands so therefore wash it thoroughly. Powder calcium carbonate is a base so therefore avoid skin contact with it. Result: Reaction time of granule Calcium Carbonate: 27.06 mins Reaction time of powdered Calcium Carbonate:1.45 mins Discussion While conductiong the experiment, the powdered version of calcium carbonate was difficult to manage removing it from the watch glass to the test tube. Some of the powder was left on the watch glass are, because of this , it may affect our results. To fix this problem we could measure it next time in a test tube. Conclusion: As the surface area increase, the rate of reaction increases. Independent Variable: particle size od Calcium Carbonate Dependent variable; time of reaction ControL: graunule of calcium carbonate Variable: mass of calcium carbonate, amount of HCL