Calorimetry Flashcards
1
Q
what is bomb calorimetry
A
uses a bomb calorimeter to measure enthalpy change
2
Q
how does calorimetry work
A
it invloves heating a sample of a compound in a sealed vessel and measuring the temperature change
3
Q
disadvantages of calorimetry
A
loss of reactants to evaporation
heat loss to surroumdings
incomplete combustion
4
Q
how to calculate enthalpy change
A
q=mc delta T
5
Q
how would you use q to calculate enthalpy change of combustion
A
q/moles
