Measurement of an Enthalpy Change Flashcards
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Calorimetry is a technique used to measure
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changes in enthalpy of chemical reactions
2
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A calorimeter can be made up of a
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polystyrene drinking cup, a vacuum flask or metal can
3
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specific heat capacity of a liquid is what
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The energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 g of a substance by 1 K is called the specific heat capacity (c) of the liquid
4
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The specific heat capacity of water is
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4.18 J g-1 K-1
5
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There are two types of calorimetry experiments for you to know
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Enthalpy changes of reactions in solution
Enthalpy changes of combustion
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