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jellytot01 | 16:27 Sat 18th Feb 2006 | Science
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Why is it that if you drop magnesiuk ribbon inot acid, the greater the length of acid, the greater the energy released? i mean, i know its cos there is more magnesium but is there some big scientific thing or is that it?
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The longer the acid, the further it has to swim, thus using up more energy.

Well, that clears that up....


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The longer the magnesium ribbon, the greater its mass. As the enthalpy change for chemical reactions are fixed in constant conditions, more energy is released.

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