Measure the initial temperature of the acid and base solutions
Mix known volumes of the acid and base in a calorimeter
Record the highest final temperature reached
Calculate the temperature change: ΔT = final temperature − initial temperature
Determine the total mass of the solution, usually assuming 1 mL ≈ 1 g
Use the heat equation: q = mcΔT
Take c as 4.18 J g⁻¹ °C⁻¹ for aqueous solutions
Calculate the moles of water formed or limiting reactant neutralized
Use the enthalpy formula: ΔH = −q / n
Convert the result to kJ mol⁻¹
Report the enthalpy of neutralization as the heat released per mole of water formed