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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



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.

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