Question

n a coffee cup calorimeter, 100.0 mL of 1.0M NaOH and 100.0 mL of 1.0M HCl are mixed. Both solutions were originally at 24.6 degrees Celsius. After the reaction, the final temperature is 31.3 degrees Celsius. Assuming that all the solution have a density of 1.0g/cm3 and a specific heat capacity of 4.18 J/oCg, calculate the enthalpy change for the neutralization of HCl by NaOH. Assume that no heat is lost to the surroundings or to the calorimeter.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

mass of the solution = volume x density = 200 x 1 = 200 gm

heat absorbed = m x s x Δ t , s is specific heat , Δt is rise in temperature

= 200 x 4.18 x ( 31.3 - 24.6 )

= 5601 J .

This is the enthalpy change required.