1. Introduction
In the study of Thermochemistry, reactions are quantitatively analyzed to determine the amount of heat that has been transferred, whether released or absorbed, between the system and its surroundings. Such data is important in realizing the properties of different types of reactions along with the elements and compounds of which they are comprised. However, it can be difficult to derive the exact enthalpy in a reaction when multiple processes occur simultaneously. A method to circumvent this problem is outlined in Hess’s Law which was established in 1840. Hess’s Law states that the steps taken to determine the enthalpy of a reaction do not matter because the end results will be the same. This is the principle used for both parts of this experiment.
In Part I of the experiment, two different reactions are performed to determine the enthalpy of formation for magnesium oxide. One reaction will involve only Mg, and the other will involve MgO – both......
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