Question

A 2.0 g sample of hydrocarbon was burned in the calorimeter. The temperature rose from 29°c to 32°c and heat and combustion is 11. Kj/g. Thr heat capacity of the calorimeter is

Answer 1

THE HEAT CAPACITY OF THE CALORIMETER IS 3666.67 J/C

Step-by-step explanation:

Mass = 2 g

Temperature difference = 32 C - 29 C = 3 C

Heat of combustion = 11 kJ/g

Heat capacity of the calorimeter = unknown

It is important to note that the heat of combustion of the reaction is the heat absorbed by the calorimeter in raising the mixture by 3 C

So therefore,

Heat = heat capacity * temperature difference

Heat capacity = Heat / temperature difference

Heat capacoty = 11 000 J / 3 C

Heat capacity = 3666.67 J/ C