Experiment 12: Enthalpy of neutralisation

Each student is to provide his/her own research question

Notes

Neutralisation is the reaction between an acid and a base producing a salt and water. The enthalpy of neutralisation is defined as the energy change when 1 mole of water is produced in a neutralisation reaction.

Instructions

Design an experiment to investigate the enthalpy of neutralisation.

Experimental report

The following factors must be considered:

• Accurate recording of raw data
• Choice of suitable apparatus and method
• Presentation of raw data
• Data analysis and presentation
• Evaluation of errors both qualitative and numerical

Assessment suitable for:

• Design
• Data collection and processing
• Conclusion and evaluation