Describe a method for making pure crystals of magnesium chloride from magnesium and dilute hydrochloric acid.

1) Add a fixed volume of hydrochloric acid to the beaker 2) add small pieces of magnesium ribbon until its in excess so all the acid as reacted 3) filter out any excess magnesium using filter paper and funnel 4) add solution to an evaporating basin 5) heat with a bunsen burner until it starts to crytsalise 6) pat dry the crystals on paper towels