Specific Heat Lab Flashcards
1
Q
Specific Heat Calculations
A
mcΔT = -mcΔT
2
Q
-mcΔT is for when… and mcΔT is for when…
A
Heat is being released…alternatively, when heat is being absorbed
3
Q
m =
A
mass of the compound that is absorbing or releasing heat
4
Q
c =
A
The specific heat (ex. 4.184 j/g degrees Celcius)
5
Q
ΔT =
A
Change in temperature
6
Q
Percent error =
A
Measured - actual / actual
7
Q
What is the purpose of this lab?
A
To determine the specific heat of a metal and find it’s actual value
8
Q
Law of conservation of energy
A
Energy can neither be created nor destroyed
