Lab#: ______ Lab Date: ______

Lab Skill: AI and MM

Title: Energetics
Topic: Heat of Neutralization
Aim: To determine the heat of neutralization of a reaction
Apparatus: polystyrene cups, thermometer, 100 mL, measuring cylinder
Materials: 2M NaOH, 2M HCl, distilled water
Diagram:

Procedure :
1. Using a measuring cylinder, place 20 mL of sodium hydroxide in the polystyrene cup.
2. Record the highest temperature.
3. Add 15 mL of hydrochloric acid to the solution.
4. Stir the mixture and record the highest temperature reached.
Results: Table showing
Final Temperature, T / C
2
0

Initial Temperature, T / C 1
0

∆T/ C
0

Data Analysis:
1. Calculate:
a. The heat change for the reaction. (3mks)
b. Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction. (2mks)
c. Determine the number of moles formed in the reaction. (2mks)
 d. Determine the heat of neutralization for the reaction. (2mk)
2. Write an ionic equation for the reaction. (2mks)

Discussion
1. Define heat of neutralization. (2mks)
2. Is the reaction endothermic or exothermic? (1mk)
3. Draw an energy profile for the reaction include the label. (2mks)
a. Reactants
b. Activation energy
c. Products
d. Energy released (show value)
4. Why was a Styrofoam cup used? (1mk)
5. Precautions, sources of error and assumptions (3mks)

Conclusion: What is the heat of solution of zinc sulphate?