[CHM 111] Thermochemistry lab report question

[Andrew J. Pounds]

On 10/23/2018 02:32 PM,  wrote:
> Hi Dr. Pounds. For our thermochemistry lab report, are we supposed to
> calculate change in temperature using the maximum temperature
> recorded, or the temperature last measured (once the solution began to
> level off and cool back down)?
>
>
The temperature change is the difference between the two best fit lines
at the point of mixing.

Take a look at this sample plot...

http://theochem.mercer.edu/chm111/deltah.gif

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Andrew J. Pounds, Ph.D.  (pounds_aj at mercer.edu)
Professor of Chemistry and Computer Science
Mercer University,  Macon, GA 31207   (478) 301-5627
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