Chapter EN, Problem 11PQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Conditions that are utilized to carry out reactions in bomb calorimeter has to be stated.

Concept Introduction:

Calorimeter is a device that is employed to measure the heat absorbed or released by the system. Calorimeter is of two types:

1. Coffee cup calorimeter

2. Bomb calorimeter

Specific heat capacity $\left(c\right)$ of a substance is amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of $1\text{g}$ of a substance by $1\text{K}$. The formula to calculate heat required is as follows:

  $q=\left(\text{mass}\right)\left(c\right)\left(\Delta T\right)$

Here,

  $\Delta T$ is temperature difference.

  $q$ is heat released or absorbed.

  $c$ is specific heat capacity of the substance.