AP Chemistry Lab No. 10: How Long Will That Marble Statue Last

Description

Students will observe and measure the evolution of carbon dioxide gas from the decomposition of calcium carbonate when mixed with an acid. Students will also create experiments to determine the rate of reaction with different concentrations of hydrochloric acid. The activity contains enough materials for 15 groups of students as well as a Teacher’s Guide and Student Study Guide Copymasters. Meets Big Idea 4, Investigation 10, Primary Learning Objective 4.1

Kit Includes:

• 1 x 200g Marble Chips
• 1 x 500mL Hydrochloric Acid, 1M
• 2 x 500mL Hydrochloric Acid, 3M
• 1 x 500mL Hydrochloric Acid, 6M
• 15 pieces Silicon Tubing
• 15 Dispensers,10mL

Materials needed but not supplied:

• Balance, 0.001g Precision (shared)
• Water, Distilled
• Timer or Stop Watch
• Erlenmeyer Flasks
• #2 Rubber Stoppes, One Hole
• Glass Tubing, 3 – 4cm
• Graduated Cylinders, 25mL
• Laboratory Stands
• Burette Clamps or 3-prong Clamps

DOT Info:

UN1789, Hydrochloric acid, 8, III, Ltd Qty

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Crystal Violet, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to http://www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.