1. Determine the value of the ideal gas constant. 2. Compare your value of ideal gas constant to the literature value, and calculate the percent error.

Mg(s) + 2 HCl(aq) -> H2 (g) + MgCl2(aq)

given:

Mass of Mg Ribbon: 0.0325g 10 mL of 6 M HCl

Barometric Pressure: 101.8 kPa

Room Temperature: 24.5 oC

Water Vapour Pressure: 23.1 mmHg

Mass of Mg Ribbon: 0.0325g

Initial volume of the Burette: 1.55 mL

Final Volume of the Burette: 36.35 mL

Height of the Water Column in the Burette: 167.0 mm