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It is doubtful that the walls of the sample holder in the calorimeter start at the same temperature as the sample. By stirring it, you can help equalize the temperature throughout the sample and bring the sample and the sample holder into thermal equilibrium before you start the measurements.

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Stirring the contents of the calorimeter ensures that there are no temperature gradients within the contents. Stirring will also ensure that your reaction has completed.

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