20 – Determining the Enthalpy of Reaction of a Neutralisation Reaction (LC 2027) (Leaving Cert Chemistry): Flashcards
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Enthalpy of reaction in neutralisation
Enthalpy of reaction in neutralisation
Heat change when acid neutralises base
Type of reaction: acid + base neutralisation
Type of reaction: acid + base neutralisation
Exothermic (releases heat)
Why use 1M solutions not dilute?
Why use 1M solutions not dilute?
Need significant temp rise for accurate measurement
Concentration of HCl and NaOH used
Concentration of HCl and NaOH used
1M (concentrated solutions)
Why use polystyrene cups?
Why use polystyrene cups?
Excellent insulation, prevents heat loss
Volume of each solution used
Volume of each solution used
Observation when solutions mixed
Observation when solutions mixed
Rapid rise in temperature
Heat formula for neutralisation
Heat formula for neutralisation
Mass of solution in kg
Mass of solution in kg
Specific heat capacity value
Specific heat capacity value
Which temperature to use in calculation?
Which temperature to use in calculation?
Maximum temperature reached
Most common calculation error
Most common calculation error
Forgetting to convert grams to kilograms
Key assumption about solution density
Key assumption about solution density
Same as pure water
Main source of experimental error
Main source of experimental error
Heat loss to surroundings
How to improve accuracy of results?
How to improve accuracy of results?
Work quickly, stir thoroughly, repeat & average
