Aim: to perform a firsthand investigation to compare the physical and chemical properties of magnesium and oxygen when they are experimented to form magnesium oxide Theory: The empirical formula of a compound is the formula that tells us the ratio in which the atoms are present in the compound. To calculate an empirical formula: - Write down the masses of all of the elements present - Convert masses to moles (by dividing by atomic weights in grams) - Divide through by the smallest number of
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investigation: The speed of a metal carbonate breaking down depends on where the metal is in the reactivity series. The more reactive a metal is the slower it takes for it to breakdown. The less reactive a metal is it breaks down faster. Explain the hypothesis using scientific ideas: The metal carbonate which is lower in the reactivity series such as copper can thermally decompose much faster because it is the least reactive metal so its an unstable carbonate and the bonds are much weaker. So
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membranes and to carry electrical impulses such as nerve impulses and muscle contractions across themselves and to other cells. The major electrolytes that are in our body are as follows: sodium (Na+)‚ potassium (K+)‚ chloride (Cl-)‚ calcium (Ca2+)‚ magnesium (Mg2+)‚ bicarbonate (HCO3-)‚ phosphate (PO42-)‚ sulfate (SO42-). Sodium is an abundant metallic element which is an important mineral for all living organisms. It is also widely used industrially to make an assortment of consumer goods. In a pure
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Beryllium and magnesium These are just like the reactions with dilute hydrochloric acid‚ and you have probably been familiar with the reaction between magnesium and dilute sulphuric acid almost since you started doing chemistry. Bubbles of hydrogen are formed‚ together with colourless solutions of beryllium or magnesium sulphate. For example: Calcium‚ strontium and barium Calcium sulphate is sparingly soluble‚ and you can think of strontium and barium sulphates as being insoluble
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Magnesium Mg(Z=12) in Group 2 Alkaline Earth Metals The structure of the element: Giant lattice metallic structure of immobile positive metal ions surrounded by a ’sea’ of freely moving mobile electrons (so-called delocalised electrons). Physical properties: A moderately hard silvery-white solid; mpt 649oC; bpt 1090oC; good conductor of heat/electricity. Group‚ electron configuration (and oxidation states): Gp2 Alkaline Earth Metal; e.c. 2‚8‚2 or 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2; (+2 only) e.g. MgCl2
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Signed_________________________________________ Abstract A common road salt‚ magnesium chloride‚ was analyzed in the lab to test its effectiveness as a road salt. The Van’t Hoff factor of the salt and the enthalpy of dissolution when dissolved in pure water were experimentally tested to evaluate its many characteristics as a deicer. To determine the Van’t Hoff factor‚ the difference of temperatures of freezing water and a solution of magnesium chloride was determined. A Van’t Hoff factor average of 2.88 was
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CASE STUDY US MAGNESIUM SEEKS PROTECTION In Feb 2004‚ US Magnesium‚ the sole surviving US producer of magnesium‚ a metal that is primarily used in the manufacture of certain automobile parts and aluminum cans‚ filed a petition with the US International Trade Commission (ITC) contending that a surge in imports had caused material damage to the US industry’s employment‚ sales‚ market share‚ and profitability. According to US Magnesium‚ Russian and Chinese producers had been selling the metal at prices
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Magnesium Oxide: Origin‚ Production and Utilization Magnesium oxide is a basic or alkaline kind of earth metal that naturally originates from seawater. The compound is odorless and colorless that makes it difficult to see by the naked eye. To produce such compound‚ extraction from the seawater by electrolysis and several chemical processes id done. The compound is formed from the thermal processes which make uses of air and oxygen. Magnesium hydroxide is also produced. The versatility of uses of
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the surrounding. Hence‚ it has a positive value for enthalpy change of reaction. In contrary‚ exothermic reaction is a chemical reaction that releases heat energy to the surroundings‚ resulting in a negative value for enthalpy change of reaction. Enthalpy change of a reaction is the heat energy change in a chemical reaction‚ for the number of moles of reactants shown in the chemical equation. Standard enthalpy of reaction‚ ΔrH⊖ is the enthalpy change that occurs in a system when one mole of matter
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Calorimetry: Enthalpy of Neutralization Introduction: The purpose of this lab experiment was to determine the molar concentration of the unknown HCl by using a coffee cup calorimeter. A coffee cup calorimeter is made of Styrofoam cups with a thermometer that is placed from the top and into the calorimeter to measure the temperature as the reaction happens. The Styrofoam cup used for the calorimeter creates an isolated system as it acts as a heat insulator between the cup and the surrounding
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