bomb calorimeter Flashcards
1
Q
How is a bomb calorimeter used.
A
Oxygen is pumped under pressure to ensure rapid and complete combustion.
It explodes
2
Q
Why is the bomb calorimeter accurate
A
Fast
complete
no side reactions
no heat is lost
3
Q
What must apply to reactions so they are suitable for bomb calorimeter?
A
They must be rapid
they must go to completion
they must have no side reactions
