
Understanding Calorimetry
Authored by Shane Pulliam
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9th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the heat capacity of a substance indicate?
The volume of the substance that can absorb heat
The amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of a sample by 1°C
The time it takes for a substance to cool down
The temperature increase when heat is applied
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2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is specific heat different from heat capacity?
Specific heat is measured in grams instead of kilograms
It's the energy required to raise 1 gram of a substance by 1°C
Specific heat is a measure of volume, not temperature
There is no difference; they are the same
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What equation relates heat exchange to specific heat?
Heat exchange = Specific heat x Mass of substance x Temperature change
Heat capacity = Specific heat / Temperature change
Heat exchange = Heat capacity x Temperature change
Specific heat = Heat exchange / (Mass of substance x Temperature change)
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is a coffee cup used in calorimetry experiments?
Coffee cups are cheap
Because it's readily available
It acts as a good insulator
It can measure temperature accurately
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary goal of the coffee cup calorimeter experiment?
To measure the heat capacity of the coffee cup
To find the boiling point of the metal
To determine the temperature of boiling water
To calculate the specific heat of a metal
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of heating the metal in boiling water before the experiment?
To increase its mass
To make it easier to handle
To ensure it's at a known temperature
To clean the metal
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7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do you calculate the mass of water in the coffee cup calorimeter experiment?
By weighing the cup before and after adding water
Using the density of water
Equating the volume of water in milliliters to mass in grams
Measuring the displacement of water
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