This experiment investigated how the concentration of hydrochloric acid affects the reaction time of magnesium ribbon. Five concentrations of HCl from 100% to 20% were tested, and the time taken for the magnesium ribbon to completely disappear was recorded. The results showed that higher concentrations of HCl led to faster reaction times, supporting the particle collision theory that higher concentrations provide more opportunities for effective particle collisions between HCl and magnesium.