Formal Report

1. Title page

2. Objective – What is the objective of the experiment?

3. Introduction - include definitions/ explanations of calorimeter constant, heat of formation and equations to describe heat of formation for MgO, also give a 1 paragraph general description of logic behind calorimetry experiments

4. Procedure – Any changes?

5. Data section - include all graphs and calculations explaining/showing how you determined the calorimeter constant and the molar heats of reaction for both the Mg and MgO. The calculations may be done by hand. (Be sure to completely and correctly label all graphs. These labels may be added using a pen.

6. Discussion - show the heat of formation for MgO and describe any errors that may have led to an incorrect value of either the heat of formation or the calorimeter constant.

7. Conclusions – Evaluate your objective and state the major data points.

8. Computer spreadsheet printout.

9. Original data etc from the lab book.