11.4 - Calorimeter
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary purpose of a calorimeter?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens during reactions.
Name one common material used to construct a calorimeter.
💡 Hint: Think about good conductors of heat.
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What is the main function of a calorimeter?
💡 Hint: Consider the energy involved in reactions.
True or False: A calorimeter is always made of plastic.
💡 Hint: Think about materials that conduct heat well.
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Challenge Problems
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A calorimeter contains 100g of water at 50°C. If 10g of ice at 0°C is added, what will be the final temperature of the system? Assume no heat loss.
💡 Hint: Use the concept of heat transfer balance.
In a calorimeter, 200g of aluminum at 100°C is placed into 300g of water at 25°C. What is the final temperature after thermal equilibrium is reached?
💡 Hint: Consider the specific heats of both substances in your calculations.
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