Reactivity of metals and hydrochloric acid

This week, Year 9, started their first unit of the year by looking at the reactivity of some different metals with hydrochloric acid.

They compared not only a variety of metals but also if they acted differently when powdered or in larger pieces. They learned about how to test for hydrogen – the gas evolved if the metals do react. All students acted in a safe manner and attained some great results.

Kirk Wootton

Chemistry Teacher