Tag: Zinc

Enthalpy – Displacement

Enthalpy – Displacement

In this chemistry experiment, we aim to determine the enthalpy change for the displacement reaction between zinc and copper sulfate solution. By measuring the temperature change over a period of time and using calculations, we can obtain the enthalpy change and thermochemical equation for the reaction. The procedure involves adding excess zinc powder to the solution and recording the temperature every 30 seconds for 8 minutes. We also discuss how to calculate the percentage error and possible reasons for differences between the experimental and accepted values. This experiment is a great opportunity to learn about enthalpy, displacement reactions, and thermochemistry in practice.