Measurement of the Heat of Neutralization of an Acid
Measurement of the Heat of Neutralization of an Acid
CHM 152IN CRN: February 5, 2000
I. Purpose of Experiment
The purpose of this lab is to measure the heat released in the reaction of an acid and a base. This will demonstrate an enthalpy reaction, showing energy being released.
II. Chemicals and Equipment
The following chemicals and equipment will be utilized for the experiment:
|Chemicals |Equipment |
|2.0 M HCl |LabPro unit with temperature probe |
|2.0 M NaOH |2 Styrofoam cups |
|H2O (Distilled) |Ring stand with clamps |
| |Graduated cylinder |
| |150 ml beaker |
| |Heating Plate |
| |Magnetic stir |
| |Stir plate |
III. Experimental Procedure
Begin our experiment by setting up the apparatus below; there are two Styrofoam cups (one inside another) and a thermometer clamp to hold the probe. Create a lid for the calorimeter using an inverted cup, cut in half and placing the cups on a
CHM 152IN CRN: February 5, 2000
I. Purpose of Experiment
The purpose of this lab is to measure the heat released in the reaction of an acid and a base. This will demonstrate an enthalpy reaction, showing energy being released.
II. Chemicals and Equipment
The following chemicals and equipment will be utilized for the experiment:
|Chemicals |Equipment |
|2.0 M HCl |LabPro unit with temperature probe |
|2.0 M NaOH |2 Styrofoam cups |
|H2O (Distilled) |Ring stand with clamps |
| |Graduated cylinder |
| |150 ml beaker |
| |Heating Plate |
| |Magnetic stir |
| |Stir plate |
III. Experimental Procedure
Begin our experiment by setting up the apparatus below; there are two Styrofoam cups (one inside another) and a thermometer clamp to hold the probe. Create a lid for the calorimeter using an inverted cup, cut in half and placing the cups on a
References: Kotz, J. C., Treichel, P. M., Townsend, J. R., CHEMISTRY & Chemical Reactivity, Thomson Brooks/Cole: Belmont, CA, 2006, pp 229-233. Selegue, T. General Chemistry in Action, Hayden-McNeil Publishing: Plymouth, MI, 2008, pp 57-60.