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Measuring rate with a gas syringe

Collect the carbon dioxide and plot volume against time.

Topic: Reaction ratesGrade: 9Free

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What you do

  1. Open the “Data logger” under the bench and choose “Gas volume”.
  2. Add marble chips: the plunger moves out as CO₂ collects.
  3. Wait until the curve levels off (×5). Where is the reaction fastest?

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