Practical (Pre-Lab Work) -

Investigation of Enthalpy of Chemical Reactions using Calorimetry

Introduction

Calorimetry is a technique used to measure the amount of heat energy evolved or absorbed in some
chemical process.

In this practical, you will first design an experiment that involves using a calorimeter that would
investigate ONE of the following:

• Compare the neutralization reaction of a strong monoprotic acid and a weak monoprotic acid with a
strong base.
• Compare the neutralization reaction of a strong monoprotic acid and strong diprotic acid with a strong
base.
• Compare the neutralization reaction of a weak monoprotic acid and a weak diprotic acid with a strong
base.
• Compare the neutralization reaction of strong diprotic acid and weak diprotic acid with a strong base.
• Comparing the reaction of a metal with a strong monoprotic acid and a strong diprotic acid.

You will be allowed to mention the following equipment:

(note you may not need all the equipment for your design)

• Two Multimeters (ammeter and voltmeter) • Distilled Water

• Calorimeter • 50 and 100 mL Measuring Cylinders
• Thermometer OR Temperature Probe • 100 mL beakers
• Electrical Leads • 1.0 M Solutions of Hydrochloric Acid,
Sulfuric Acid, Ethanoic Acid, Tartaric Acid,
Sodium Hydroxide
• Power Supply • Zinc powder

Practical Pre-class Activity

Design of Experiment:
1. Write a list of equipment and chemicals required for your investigation.
2. Write down 3 safety precautions for this list of equipment and chemicals for your investigation.
3. Write a procedure for your assigned investigation.

ONE OF THE ABOVE INVESTIGATIONS WILL BE PERFORMED AS THE EXPERIMENT FOR THIS
ASSESSMENT.