Lesson 6: Calorimetry Lab Preview CT-STEM

Calorimetry Lab Design Part 2: Procedure

Design an experiment to determine the enthalpy of reaction, ∆H°_rxn, for the reaction of calcium metal with water by answering the questions below.

Questions

Please answer the questions below.

Question 3.1

Choose one of the following vessels in which you will conduct your calorimetry experiment.

250 mL glass beaker and Parafilm to cover
250 mL glass Erlenmeyer flask with a rubber stopper
Aluminum can with no lid
Styrofoam cups with plastic cover

Question 3.2

Explain the reasoning behind your choice of vessel in question 3.1

Question 3.3

In addition to the vessel you chose in question 3.1, you will be provided with the following materials:

Calcium
Distilled water
100 mL graduated cylinder
Temperature probe
Digital balance
Weighing Boats

Design a simple, repeatable procedure that you will follow for each of your three experiments below.

Notes

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