Energetics: Calorimetry

Energetics: Calorimetry

  • Key equation: q (heat change) = mcΔT (mass x specific heat capacity x temperature change)
  • Temperature change in Kelvin is the same as in Celsius
  • Essential practise: Measurement of enthalpy change
  • Need to know apparatus and process for this measurement
  • Identification and description of potential sources of error
  • Calculation of q (heat change) and the enthalpy change is required.