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Thursday, 16 May 2019

Year 10 Atomic Science (Burning magnesium)

Aim? I am investigating whether or not burning magnesium makes it heavier.

Hypothesis? I think the magnesium will become lighter because it will become ash instead of a solid, I also think some of the ash will get stuck on the tongs and be blown away with the lightest wind.

Equipment:
Heat mat, Bunsen burner, Scissor Tongs, Beakers, Scales, Magnesium, Safety glasses, Lighter.

Method:

  1. Gather and set up all your equipment.
  2. Weigh a strip 


Safety: Glasses are needed. long hair must be tied back. Flame killed as soon as done with it.

Evaluation: My experiment was some what a failure. Instead of weighing your magnesium on paper I highly suggest that you measure it in a beaker. I say this because my piece of paper got burnt when i put the magnesium down on it. 

Discussion:
What i learnt from the Scipad?



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