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What are two methods that can be used to investigate the effect of concentration on the rate of a chemical reaction?

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Rate of reaction

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What are two methods that can be used to investigate the effect of concentration on the rate of a chemical reaction?

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One method is to measure the time taken for a precipitate to form in a reaction between sodium thiosulfate and hydrochloricacid. Another method is to measure the volume of gas produced over time in a reaction involvingan acid and a metal carbonate.

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This question tests the understandingof practical methods for investigatingreaction rates, specifically focusingon concentration. The answer highlights two distinct methods that can be used in experiments, demonstratingknowledge of practical applications in chemistry.

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Misunderstanding Investigation Methods

Students often describe methods for investigating reaction rates without specifying how to control variables.

Emphasize the importance of controlling variables such as temperature, concentration, and surface area to ensure valid results.

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