For a particular bomb calorimeter the internal temperature was found to rise by 5.0°C when 10.0 kJ of heat was added. What is the calorimeter constant (heat capacity in kJ °C-+) for this calorimeter. Express your answer to one decimal place.

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For a particular bomb calorimeter the
internal temperature was found to rise by
5.0°C when 10.0 kJ of heat was added.
What is the calorimeter constant (heat
capacity in kJ °C-+) for this calorimeter.
Express your answer to one decimal place.
Transcribed Image Text:For a particular bomb calorimeter the internal temperature was found to rise by 5.0°C when 10.0 kJ of heat was added. What is the calorimeter constant (heat capacity in kJ °C-+) for this calorimeter. Express your answer to one decimal place.
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