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Chemistry
PRACTICAL: Measuring Enthalpy Changes
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| (Dissolving/Neutralisation/Displacement) What 5 pieces of apparatus are needed for this experiment? | - Reactants - Styrofoam (polystyrene) calorimeter & lid - 25 cm3 measuring cylinder - Thermometer & stirrer - Cotton wool |
| (Dissolving/Neutralisation/Displacement) Why is the mixture placed in a polystyrene cup and cotton? | To prevent heat loss to surroundings |
| (Dissolving/Neutralisation/Displacement) What purpose does the lid serve? | To reduce energy lost through evaporation |
| (Dissolving/Neutralisation/Displacement) What must you ensure is the same about your reactants? | Same temperature |
| (Dissolving/Neutralisation/Displacement) How often should you take the temperature of the mixture? | Every 30 seconds |
| (Combustion) Name a suitable metal container for this experiment and why | Copper as it conducts heat well |
| (Combustion) What do we do to the water before heating it? | Measure its temperature |
| (Combustion) What is one way we could reduce heat lost in this experiment? | Using a screen to exclude draughts |
| (Combustion) What do we weigh before the experiment? | Spirit burner and lid |
| (Combustion) What do we do after the water has reached the set temperature? | Weigh the spirit burner and lid again |