The graph below represents the volume of gas collected against time when dilute sulphuric acid is reacted with Zinc granules:-

The graph below represents the volume of gas collected against time when dilute sulphuric acid is reacted with Zinc granules:-

(a) Determine the rate of reaction between the 1st and 3rd minute
(b) When did the reaction stop?
(c) Give a possible reason for the reaction to stop

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maurice.mutuku answered the question on October 29, 2019 at 05:20

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