Enthalpy changes on displacement and the reactivity series Introducton In this investigation my task is to design a plan for an experiment involving enthalpy change of a displacement reaction between a metal and a solution of a displacement reaction between a metal and a solution of salt is related to the relative position of the two metals in the reactivity series. I will be provided with zinc metal and solution of copper sulphate and lead nitrate. Procedure I will firstly measure out copper sulphate solution and giving the concentration as molarity. I then in...
any of the solution splashing out. Will also need to wear gloves because lead is poisonous and because the copper sulphate can be corrosive.

Accuracy of results

To ensure that my results are as accurate as possible I will repeat the experiment a number of times. I will also look at the measuring temperature more carefully so the readings are correct. I will use a bomb calorimeter instead of a beaker because it's a much better insulter meaning less heat will be loss to the surroundings, and so my results will be much more accurate.