Hess Law
Hess Law
Hess Law
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any similarity or difference.
2. Calculate the percent difference between x2 and the sum of x1 and x3 . (Assume
x2 to be correct.)
3. Suppose you had used 4.00 grams of NaOH (s) in Reaction 1. What would have
been the number of Joules released in the reaction? What effect would this have on
the value of x1?
Adding the equation for Reaction 1 and 2 after removing all spectator ions except Cl -
gives the thermochemical equation for Reaction 2. Hence the addition of x1 and x3
gave x2.
Hess's law states that no matter the multiple steps or intermediates in a reaction, the
total enthalpy change is equal to the sum of each individual reaction which this
experiment backs up since Reaction 1 and 3 were steps that lead to reaction 2, hence
by adding their enthalpies we can figure out the enthalpy for Reaction 2
6. If you were to repeat this experiment in the "real world", what are some of the
major sources of error that could occur?
NaOH
Do not breathe mist or vapour. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear eye protection/
face protection. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face
protection.
If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. If on skin ( or hair ): Take off
immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If inhaled:
Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse
cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to
do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Wash contaminated
clothing before reuse.
HCL
Precautions for safe handling: Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist. Avoid contact with
eyes and skin. Natural rubber, neoprene, nitrile, nitrile/polyvinyl chloride, or Viton
type gloves for hand protection. Safety glasses with side shields and face shield, or
vented goggles, or full face-piece respirator for eye protection. If necessary, wear full
protective impervious clothing. An eyewash fountain and quick drench facility should
be in an area where personnel may be exposed
Contain the spill. Neutralize the spill with soda ash, sodium bicarbonate, or lime. Clean
up and collect neutralized material for proper disposal. Prevent run-off from entering
storm sewers and ditches which lead to natural waterways.
Conditions for safe storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container tightly closed in
a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully
resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Do not store in metal containers. Do not
store in the vicinity of flammable or oxidizing substances (e.g. nitric acid or chlorates)
or near metals and metal hydrides that may be attacked by the acid. Electrical
equipment should be protected against corrosive action.