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Sanzhar Ramankulov
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How temperature may affect the rate of a chemical
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Hypothesis

As the temperature increases so does the rate of reaction because the particles are moving
faster collisions between them will have more energy this means more successful collisions

Research sources
http://www.rsc.org/learn-chemistry/resource/res00000448/the-effect-of-temperature-on-reaction-rate?
cmpid=CMP00000518 [Source has detailed information attributing to the method and apparatus as well as safety
information. The method is neatly detailed.

http://www.123HelpMe.com/view.asp?id=48175 - [Source has results and a well explained method

and prediction. However not as detailed and no diagram included. [25/02/2015 Accessed]

Method(s)

Get 10cm(3) of Sodium Thiosulfate solution

Pour 50cm(3) of water into a flash (conical)
Measure 5cm(3) of dilute hydrochloric acid in a small measure cylinder
Heat up the Thiosulfate solution to the starting temperature of 65C
Add the acid and start the stopwatch and record the initial temperature
Notice how long it takes for the cross on the paper to disappear
Stop the clock once the cross disappears and record the temperature.
Repeat this experiment 5 more times

Equipment
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250 cm3 Conical flask

10 cm3 Measuring cylinder 50 cm3 Measuring cylinder Sodium thiosulfate solution
Hydrochloric acid
Thermometer
Paper
Pen or Pencil

Safety Glasses
Cold Water
Stopwatch

Controlled Variable: Volume of Acid

Independent Variable: Temperature (Time
taken for circler to disappear.
Fair Test: Same Beaker Size| Same
Starting Temperature

Risk assessment issues

Hazard: Toxic Fumes may occur (Sulfur Dioxide by product) (Toxic Gas)
Risk: Lung irritation
Preventative: Keep back and do not directly breathe in the toxic fumes produced.
Hazard: Hot solution may spill
Risk: Skin may get burned, solution may get into the eyes and moreover hydrochloric
acid is corrosive.
Preventative: Handle hot solution with care, let it cool before disposing of it. Wear safety
glasses and keep well back as well as moving bags etc, out of the way. Wear a lab coat.
Context:
Relating the investigation to the context
Glue manufacture need the data from this investigation to make glue that set as quick as
possible. From the data, the glue manufacture can determine that the hotter the glue may
be the quicker it will set. This would allow the glue manufactures to create glues that are
hot so that it sets quickly.