Preview - Energy In Chemical Reactions

Investigation Part 1

  1. Record which ionic compound you are using in the table below.
  2. Use a weighing boat to measure 1 gram of the ionic compound.
  3. Use a graduated cylinder to measure 5 mL of water.
  4. Record the initial temperature of the water.
  5. In a small beaker, combine the water and ionic compound.
  6. Place the temperature probe into the beaker and observe. Record the greatest difference in temperature from the starting temperature of the water/ionic compound mixture.
  7. Dispose of water/ionic compound mixture in a sink and rinse out the beaker.
  8. Repeat steps 1-7 with a total of five different ionic compounds.

Questions

Please answer the questions below.

Record all data from Investigation Part 1 in the data table below. 

Notes

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