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because water has a very high specific heat capacity compared to most liquids
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∙ 9y agoWater has a very high latent heat capacity. This means that it can absorb a great amount of heat before it undergoes a phase change.
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∙ 8y agoThe water is essential becuse it is what is mesured to get the temperature change of the reaction.
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∙ 10y agoFor the homogenization of the temperature in the volume.
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Why is water an excellent material to use in a calorimeter?
Water is an excellent material to use in a calorimeter because it has a very high specific heat, making it very hard for water to raise its temperature even by 1 degree celsius, but as hard as it was to raise the temperature of the water, it is equally as hard to lower the temperature of the water-making it able to effectively retain heat and allowing the other material inside of the calorimeter to absorb that heat.
What are the different types of calorimeters?
Bomb calorimeter and coffee-cup calorimeter. Both useful, however, the bomb calorimeter is better to use if you're measuring deltaH of a gas
How does the industry use calorimeter?
In essence; a calorimeter can be used to measure the calorific value of any fuel, used in any industry. See the link below.
Why do you use aluminium foils in calorimeter?
To make sure whatever you wrap is good enough.
What is the use of a calorimeter?
A device used to measure the quantity of energy released by the combustion of different materials
Why is water an excellent material to use in a calorimeter?
Water is an excellent material to use in a calorimeter because it has a very high specific heat, making it very hard for water to raise its temperature even by 1 degree celsius, but as hard as it was to raise the temperature of the water, it is equally as hard to lower the temperature of the water-making it able to effectively retain heat and allowing the other material inside of the calorimeter to absorb that heat.
What does a calorimeter use the increase in water temperature for?
Measure the heat given up to the water by another substance
How do you use a calorimeter?
A calorimeter is used to keep heat contained in a single place as the calorimeter absorbs very little heat and the amount it absorbs can easily be calculated. To use the calorimeter heat the liquid you want (or cool) and place it in the calorimeter cup and put that in the calorimeter and place the lid on top and the thermometer in the thermometer's hole. There you go. Simple as that. A calorimeter is used to keep heat contained in a single place as the calorimeter absorbs very little heat and the amount it absorbs can easily be calculated. To use the calorimeter heat the liquid you want (or cool) and place it in the calorimeter cup and put that in the calorimeter and place the lid on top and the thermometer in the thermometer's hole. There you go. Simple as that. A calorimeter is used to keep heat contained in a single place as the calorimeter absorbs very little heat and the amount it absorbs can easily be calculated. To use the calorimeter heat the liquid you want (or cool) and place it in the calorimeter cup and put that in the calorimeter and place the lid on top and the thermometer in the thermometer's hole. There you go. Simple as that.
What are the different types of calorimeters?
Bomb calorimeter and coffee-cup calorimeter. Both useful, however, the bomb calorimeter is better to use if you're measuring deltaH of a gas
What is biological use of calorimeter?
to measure the heat output of a reaction
Why use concrete?
It is a low cost material with excellent properties though it is weak in tension. There is also a lot of experience using the material.
How does the industry use calorimeter?
In essence; a calorimeter can be used to measure the calorific value of any fuel, used in any industry. See the link below.
What kind of cup would you use to make a calorimeter?
Styrofoam Cup
What kind of cups would you use to make calorimeter?
Styrofoam Cup
What material can you use to make the temperature of water?
the type of material you can use to make the temperature of water is to, use boiling water or cold water and if you mix them together you can get warm water, and if you use hot water you'll have hot steamy water and for cold water you'll have an ice cold water.
What is the measuring device for thermal energy?
You can measure thermal energy by using a thermal couple. <ZeldaTutor> or u can use a calorimeter <ZeldaTutor>
Why do you use aluminium foils in calorimeter?
To make sure whatever you wrap is good enough.
