Gases - Results Tables

The experiment outlined in the results tables is designed to determine which carbonate compound—sodium bicarbonate, calcium carbonate, or magnesium carbonate—produces the most carbon dioxide gas when reacted. To measure this, the experiment is structured with a series of time intervals, specifically at 30-second increments up to 180 seconds. At each time point, the mass of carbon dioxide produced is recorded in grams for each carbonate compound. This allows for a comparative analysis of the rate and volume of carbon dioxide gas released by each carbonate over the course of the experiment.

The results tables are set up with time marked in seconds (s) along the vertical axis, ranging from 30 to 180 seconds, and the corresponding mass in grams (g) for each carbonate listed horizontally. This format provides a clear and systematic way to observe the changes in mass, indicating the amount of carbon dioxide generated at each time interval. By comparing the mass values across the three carbonates, researchers can identify which carbonate has the highest rate of carbon dioxide production, thereby concluding which one releases the most gas within the given time frame of the experiment.