... a calorimeter, that helps insulates the reaction from its surrounding (University of Florida, 2007). Therefore, all of the enthalpy change of a reaction is confined to the container, raising or lowering the temperature of its contents (University of Florida, 2007). This, in short, is the basis of calorimetry. However, for this experiment the heat capacity of the calorimeter is neglected in the calculations. The amount of heat released or absorbed can be determined by measuring the change in temperature (Jones, 2007). If heat or energy is released during the reaction, this reaction is exothermic and ?H is negative (Jones, 2007). On the other, if heat or energy is absorbed during the reaction, it is an endothermic reaction and ?H is positive (Jones, 2007). Reactions between strong acids and bases are also reactions between strong electrolytes, while weak acids and bases are also known as weak electrolytes (Tracey, 2003). Electrolytes are ...

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