Objectives

The objective of this experiment is to use calorimetry (with the MeasureNet™ system) and Hess’s Law to determine the enthalpy change for the reaction of anhydrous MgSO₄ with water to form MgSO₄·7H₂O.  Before coming to class read the sections on “Enthalpy”, “Calorimetry”, “ Standard Enthalpy of Formation and Reaction”, and “Heat of Solution and Dilution” in your text book.

Lab Manual Forms (Instructions)

Pre-Lab Questions

Lab Report, and Post-Lab Questions

Additional Handouts (.pdf files)

Measurenet Instructions

Graphical Analysis Instructions