calorimeter experiments

Question 1

enthalpy of combustion experiment method

Answer 1

• Measure a fixed volume of water into a copper can
• Weigh the spirit burner containing a fuel using balance
• Measure initial temperature of the water
• Burn the fuel and stir water
  Wait until temperature has risen about 20º C and extinguish the flame
• Record final temp of water and re-weigh spirit burner

Question 2

equation for enthalpy

Answer 2

Q= mc^T

Question 3

experiment for neutralisation, dissolving and combustion

Answer 3

• A fixed volume of one reagent is added to the calorimeter and initial temp is taken
• Add more amount of the second reagent is added and the solution is stirred continuously
• Maximum temperature is recorded and temperature rise calculated