One potential source of error is allowing the Cu to coat the Mg turnings, trapping Mg...

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One potential source of error is allowing the Cu to coat the Mg turnings, trapping Mg inside a protective layer of Cu, which prevents the Mg from being completely oxidized by the HCI added in step 10. How will this error affect the following calculations? Briefly explain and/or show sample calculations that demonstrate HOW the experimental error would affect the final results. a) % copper? b) formula mass? One potential source of error is allowing the Cu to coat the Mg turnings, trapping Mg inside a protective layer of Cu, which prevents the Mg from being completely oxidized by the HCI added in step 10. How will this error affect the following calculations? Briefly explain and/or show sample calculations that demonstrate HOW the experimental error would affect the final results. a) % copper? b) formula mass?

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If the Cu coats the Mg turnings and traps Mg inside a protective layer it will lead to an error in the determination of the copper and the formula mas... View the full answer