... to the HCL) Method: The method chosen for this investigation is 'how long it takes for the Magnesium to react with the Hydrochloric acid. The method is listed below in order of step: 1) Collect the appropriate equipment for the experiment (listed above) 2) Cut the 20 cm magnesium ribbon with scissors to the length of 1.3 cm (outcome should be 15 pieces) 3) Rub the 15 pieces of Magnesium with the Emery paper until the Magnesium oxide is gone) 4) Fill one measuring cylinder with 10 ml of Hydrochloric acid 5) Pour into one of the test tubes 6) Put one piece of Magnesium into the test tube containing the HCL 7) Start timing as soon as the piece of Magnesium is dropped into the test tube 8) Wait until the reaction of the Magnesium with the HCL is finished (the piece of Magnesium is dissolved) 9) Record how long it takes for the reaction to finish and ...

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