Measure the temperature of the water and add it to the table below. Pour the baking soda into the Styrofoam cup and quickly replace the lid and insert the thermometer. While gently swirling measure the temperature for several minutes and record the temperature in the table. Record the temperature of the solution that differs most from the original temperature. Repeat the procedures using 0.5 grams of sodium hydroxide.
Hydroxide solution is extremely caustic and corrosive.
Do not touch it or allow it to come in contact with skin or clothing. Enter the value in the table. Calculate the temperature change of the water and enter the value in the table. Enter the value in the table.