1. Does the reaction between HCl and NaOH produce a change in energy? Why?
2. Why does the Erlenmeyer flask used to react HCl and NaOH feel hot?
3. Write the thermochemical equation for the neutralization reaction you studied!
4. What is reaction enthalpy? Why is reaction enthalpy important in determining the heat accompanying a chemical reaction?
5. List and explain the methods that can be used to determine the enthalpy change of a chemical reaction!
6. Determine the heat capacity (Cp) of the calorimeter!
7. Use the calorimeter you have obtained to calculate the heat and enthalpy of the neutralization reaction.
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8. Based on its enthalpy value, is the reaction exothermic or endothermic? Explain!