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Solution Calorimetry
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What is calorimetry used to measure?

Heat energy changes in reactions

What does a temperature increase in a calorimeter indicate?

An exothermic reaction occurred

Which material is used for insulation in a simple solution calorimeter?

Polystyrene foam

What can solution calorimeters NOT be used to measure?

Energy content of fuels

What are the units of the calibration factor?

J°C1J \cdot °C^{-1}

Which formula calculates thermal energy in electrical calibration?

E=VItE = VIt

How is the calibration factor calculated?

CF=EΔTCF = \frac{E}{\Delta T}

Which substance is commonly used for chemical calibration of calorimeters?

Potassium nitrate

Using a calibrated calorimeter, how is energy change calculated?

E=CF×ΔTE = CF \times \Delta T

What sign should ΔH\Delta H have if temperature decreases during a reaction?

Positive (endothermic)

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