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  • What type of reaction is being investigated in this practical?
    Exothermic reaction
  • What two substances are involved in the neutralization reaction?
    Hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide
  • What is the independent variable in this experiment?
    Volume of sodium hydroxide solution
  • What is the dependent variable in this experiment?
    Maximum temperature reached
  • What are the control variables in this experiment?
    Volume and concentrations of acids and bases
  • How do you measure the hydrochloric acid for the experiment?
    Using a measuring cylinder to measure 30 cm³
  • Why is the polystyrene cup used in the experiment?
    To reduce heat loss during the reaction
  • What should be done after adding sodium hydroxide to the acid?
    Stir the solution gently with a thermometer
  • What happens to the temperature during an exothermic reaction?
    The temperature of the solution increases
  • Why does the maximum temperature decrease after a certain volume of sodium hydroxide?
    Not enough hydrochloric acid to react
  • What is the effect of adding more sodium hydroxide particles?
    More energy is released, increasing temperature
  • How do you calculate the mean value for maximum temperature?
    By averaging the results from multiple trials
  • What should you do with the results at the end of the experiment?
    Plot a graph of the results
  • What does the sample graph show about sodium hydroxide volume and temperature?
    Temperature increases with more sodium hydroxide
  • Why is it important to use a lid on the polystyrene cup?
    To minimize heat loss to the air
  • What is the procedure for measuring temperature change in an exothermic reaction?
    Measure and mix reactants, record temperature
  • Why is a thermometer significant in the experiment?
    It measures the temperature change accurately
  • Why is it important to repeat the experiment multiple times?
    To ensure reliability of the results
  • What is the role of the beaker in the experiment?
    It stabilizes the polystyrene cup
  • What does energy release in exothermic reactions imply?
    Heat is produced, increasing temperature
  • What defines a neutralization reaction?
    Reaction between an acid and a base
  • Why is recording data in a table important?
    It organizes results for analysis
  • How do you ensure accurate temperature readings?
    By placing the thermometer bulb in the solution
  • What are the implications of the results on understanding chemical reactions?
    They show how reactant volumes affect temperature