Bomb Calorimetry (Constant Volume) (6.3.2)

Question 1

What is a bomb calorimeter?

Answer 1

• A bomb calorimeter (constant volume calorimeter) is a steel container within a second steel container; the calorimeter is sealed and held at constant volume.

Question 2

What is constant volume calorimetry useful for?

Answer 2

• Constant volume calorimetry is useful for finding the change in internal energy (∆E) for chemical reactions.