Practice Bomb Calorimetry (Constant Volume) - 1.4.2 | Theme B: The Particulate Nature of Matter | IB MYP Grade 11 Physics
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1.4.2 - Bomb Calorimetry (Constant Volume)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a bomb calorimeter used for?

💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between heat and combustion.

Question 2

Easy

In a bomb calorimeter, what is used to absorb heat released?

💡 Hint: Consider what is commonly used in heat transfer experiments.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does bomb calorimetry measure?

  • Heat of fusion
  • Heat of combustion
  • Specific heat capacity

💡 Hint: Think about the type of energy being measured.

Question 2

True or False: The temperature change in bomb calorimetry is used to determine the heat of combustion.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between temperature and heat.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A bomb calorimeter with a heat capacity of 2,500 J/K is used to combust a sample. If the temperature of the calorimeter increases from 20 °C to 30 °C, what is the heat of combustion released by the sample?

💡 Hint: Use the relationship of heat capacity and temperature change.

Question 2

During an experiment, a student measures the heat of combustion for a solid fuel sample, which was unexpectedly high. Explain potential reasons for this observation.

💡 Hint: Consider the conditions of your calorimetry experiment.

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