method for the rate of reactions of metals with acids??
2007-01-17 09:42:00 · 5 answers · asked by HelloSunshine:) 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Are you talking about k[A][B] sorta thing?
It is always concentration of products/concentration of reactants. Ignore water because it is always set as 1
therefore for reaction HX + M -> MX +(1/2)H2
k = [MX] / ([HX]x[M])
Where MX is the metal salt, HX is the acid and M is the metal and k the rate constant.
I could make it much more complex if I was feeling evil, especially seeing as I have an exam on statistical thermodynamics on friday...
2007-01-17 13:07:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can increase the rate of reaction by using a metalic powder or metal strips. This increases the surface area of the metal allowing for acid compounds to react with the metal at once.
2007-01-18 20:47:43 · answer #2 · answered by spencerant88 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The higher the molarity of the acid the quicker the reaction.
The higher the temperature the quicker the reaction.
The more the metal is powdered the quicker the reaction.
2007-01-17 10:11:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
metal + acid --> salt + hydrogen
E.g.
Mg + 2HCl --> MgCl2 + H2
2007-01-17 12:35:24 · answer #4 · answered by Kemmy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quick corrossion..
2007-01-17 09:53:07 · answer #5 · answered by pop c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋