Evaluation:
Published: 30.07.2004.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays 'Heat of Formation', 1.
  • Essays 'Heat of Formation', 2.
Extract

Purpose
*<Tab/>to verify that heat is released when a new bond is formed
*<Tab/>to calculate the amount of heat (cal/g) released when CuSO4 is hydrated by applying the specific heat formula (mass (g) x Δt°C x Cp)
CuSO4(s) + 5H2O(l)  CuSO4*5¬¬H2O(s)
Materials
*<Tab/>Styrofoam calorimeter and cover
*<Tab/>test tube
*<Tab/>distilled water
*<Tab/>anhydrous CuSO4
*<Tab/>dropper pipette
*<Tab/>electronic balance (.01g)
*&…

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