Calorimeter

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Calorimeter

A Calorimeter (/kæləˈrɪmɪtər/; from Latin calor, meaning 'heat') is a scientific device used to measure the heat of chemical reactions or physical changes. It is used in thermochemistry, a branch of chemistry that studies the energy changes that occur during chemical reactions.

Etymology

The term Calorimeter is derived from the Latin word calor, which means 'heat', and the Greek word metron, which means 'measure'. Thus, a calorimeter is a device that measures heat.

Types of Calorimeters

There are several types of calorimeters, but the main ones are the Bomb calorimeter and the Coffee cup calorimeter.

  • The Bomb calorimeter is used to measure the heat of combustion of a particular reaction.
  • The Coffee cup calorimeter is used in educational settings to measure the heat of reaction of a liquid.

Related Terms

  • Thermochemistry: The study of the energy and heat associated with chemical reactions and/or physical transformations.
  • Bomb Calorimeter: A type of calorimeter used to measure the heat of combustion of a particular reaction.
  • Coffee Cup Calorimeter: A simple calorimeter used in educational settings to measure the heat of reaction of a liquid.

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