Determine heat of reaction of hydrochloric acid with sodium hydroxide

Step 1

Fill a graduated cylinder with 50cm3 of NaOH and pour it into a labelled coffee cup

Step 2

Repeat with the HCl

Step 3

Place a thermometer in each cup

Step 4

Wait until they both reach the same temperature or find the average.

Step 5

Add the acid into the base and place the lid

Step 6

Swirl gently and notice cup gets a bit warmer

Step 7

Note the maximum temperature it reaches

Draw a diagram of this experiment