BRAINCAKEExperimental Determination of Enthalpy Change of Combustion
A known volume e.g. 150cm3 of water is measured and placed into a beaker.
The initial temperature of the water is taken.
A known mass of substance is burnt in oxygen and the heat released is used to heat the beaker of water.
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Key terms in this lesson
- specific heat capacity
- The energy needed to raise the temperature of one gram of a substance by one degree Celsius.
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