The lab is for the students to mixed 10 grams baking soda with 30 ml of 1.5 molar citric acid solution and measure the temp change. They then assume a specific heat of water for the solution and calculate the heat loss by the water. Assume all the heat loss by the water goes into th...
Na+ + OH− + CO2→ Na+ + HCO3− When the water is removed, the solid compound is also called sodium bicarbonate, or baking soda. When baking soda is used in cooking and, for example, causes bread or cake to rise, this effect is due to the reaction of the basic hydrogen ...