[nlevy]

In order to test the factors that affect the rate of reaction of an acid, I was thinking to focus on temperature (heat) and concentration of the acid (HCL and HSO₄) (dilluted in H₂O)). Then taking peices of a common metal and placing into a small test tube with the acid.

I'm not sure if this is the best way to do this.
Also I'm not sure if the acid will have immediate effects. If that happens, how can rate be measured? Even if it does not have immediate effects, I'm not sure what to do.

Any suggestions would be highly appreciated.

[enahs]

Is this a theory question are do you actually have to design an experiment?

I ask that because theory is fairly straight forward, but actually doing kinetic experiments can be quite tricky.

[nlevy]

I have to design/conduct the experiment.
thank you!

[Borek]

I'm not sure if the acid will have immediate effects. If that happens, how can rate be measured?

What will be the reaction equation? What products do you expect?