Required Practical 2 - Measuring Enthalpy Change (AQA A-Level Chemistry): Flashcards

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Required Practical 2 - Measuring Enthalpy Change
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Aim of dissolving anhydrous CuSO4CuSO₄ practical

Measure enthalpy change (DeltaHDelta H)

Mass range of anhydrous CuSO4CuSO₄ used

3.90-4.10 g

Volume of deionised water used

25 cm³

Apparatus used as calorimeter

Polystyrene cup

When to add CuSO4CuSO₄ to water (which minute)

Fourth minute

Accuracy for recording temperature

1 decimal place

Formula for heat energy change

q=mcDeltaTq = mcDelta T

Specific heat capacity of water value

4.18 J g⁻¹ K⁻¹

Common error in calorimetry

Heat loss to surroundings

Improvement for higher temperature accuracy

Use electronic temperature sensor

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