1. Heat can initiate reaction as well as be a product of chemical reactions. Cite the specific sample from the experiment that show heat acting in the manner
we are experimenting a copper II nitrate, sodium hydroxide and HCL for recyling a copper
To determine if heat is being produced or consumed during a chemical reaction, a simple way is to measure the change in temperature.
In the case of your experiment with copper II nitrate, sodium hydroxide, and HCl, the reaction involves the following equation:
Cu(NO3)2 + 2NaOH + 2HCl → CuCl2 + 2NaNO3 + 2H2O
In this reaction, copper II nitrate reacts with sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid to form copper Chloride, sodium nitrate, and water.
To observe the heat effect, you can perform the experiment by mixing the reactants in a calorimeter. A calorimeter is a device designed to measure the heat changes occurring in a reaction.
During the reaction, you would need to monitor the temperature of the reaction mixture continuously. If the temperature of the mixture increases, it indicates that heat is being produced by the chemical reaction. Conversely, if the temperature decreases, it suggests that heat is being consumed.
For instance, if you measure the temperature of the mixture before the reaction and find that it increases during the reaction, it indicates that heat is being produced as a product of the reaction. This observation confirms that heat can be a product of the chemical reaction.
To obtain specific temperature data and precise measurements, it is important to use a calibrated thermometer and conduct the experiment under controlled conditions, such as a constant pressure environment.