Experiemnt D

Enthalpy of Reaction
Pre-Laboratory Assignment
Name:

Chui Wai

Student ID:

2012600412

Group Member:
Date of Experiment: 27/03/2014

Demonstrator:

Complete the following questions before the lab session and submit this
assignment to your demonstrator before beginning your experiment.

Questions
1

Enthalpy is a state function. Explain what is meant by

the term state function.
A state function is a property whose value does not depend on the path
taken to reach that specific value.

Sketch labelled energy profiles for the following

reactions. Indicate the reactants and products.
A) CH3COOH(aq) + NaOH(aq)
B) H2O(l)

CH3COONa(aq) + H2O(l)

H2(g) + 1/2 O2(g)

Energ
y

E
a

CH3COOH(aq) +
NaOH(aq)

H<0

CH3COONa(aq) +
H2O(l)

Progr
ess

Energ
y
E
a

H2(g) + 1/2 O2

H>0

H2O(l)

Progr
ess
3

Why is it necessary to keep the CH3COONa(s) in a tightly

closed container?
CH3COONa absorb water molecules from the air and dissolve in
it. So keeping it in a tightly closed container can maintain the
the particle dry.