Hess Law

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1. Find the difference between the value of x2 and the sum of x1 plus x3.

Account for
any similarity or difference.

(- 1.1077 - 1.4003) = - 2.508 which is x2 (2.508 kJ)

2. Calculate the percent difference between x2 and the sum of x1 and x3 . (Assume
x2 to be correct.)

(2.508 - 2.508)/2.508 x 100% = 0% difference

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?

x1 would multiply by 4 and become 4.4308 kJ since the energy formula is m x c x T

4. Provide an explanation of the results collected above.

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.

5. Look up Hess' Law and discuss how this experiment is an illustration.

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?

• Not all heat transferred to water


• Loss of heat from water to surroundings
• Mass and specific heat capacities of thermometer, stirrer and beaker etc. also need
to be taken into account
• Incorrect recording of mass of substance burned due to evaporation since the
graduated cylinder wasn’t closed with a lid
7. Safety Measures regarding handling the chemicals from MSDS

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.

Store the Sodium Hydroxide locked up. Disposal of contents/container in accordance


with local/regional/national/international regulations

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.

For disposal, safely dilute or neutralise it before flushing it away. Neutralize


hydrochloric acid with an alkali (base), such as sodium bicarbonate (baking soda).
Before getting rid of hydrochloric acid, check your state's rules for disposal. Some
states allow you to dilute and flush hydrochloric acid while others require
neutralization before dilution and disposal. Hydrochloric acid is highly corrosive and
can be dangerous, so dispose of it with great care.

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