3.6.2 - Calorimetry
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What is the SI unit of heat?
💡 Hint: Think of the energy measurements.
Define specific heat capacity.
💡 Hint: It relates to temperature change.
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What is the unit of specific heat capacity?
💡 Hint: Think about how it relates to temperature change.
True or False: Latent heat is the heat produced during a chemical reaction.
💡 Hint: Recall the definitions of latent heat we discussed.
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An aluminum block (mass = 2 kg) is heated from 25°C to 75°C. How much heat has been absorbed if the specific heat capacity of aluminum is 900 J/kg°C?
💡 Hint: Substitute the values into the specific heat formula.
Describe how calorimetry can be applied in a real-life scenario such as cooking or in industry.
💡 Hint: Think of how temperature affects reactions and whether heat is absorbed or released.
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