Calorimetry Concepts and Applications

Calorimetry Concepts and Applications

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Interactive Video

Physics, Chemistry, Science

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial covers the concept of calorimetry, explaining its relation to specific heat capacity and physics. It describes how one calorie is the energy needed to heat one liter of water by one degree. The tutorial introduces the equation used in calorimetry, detailing the measurement of energy transfer in joules, mass in grams, and specific heat capacity. It also discusses conducting a calorimetry experiment, highlighting potential errors and factors affecting accuracy, such as energy loss to surroundings. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to subscribe and engage with the content.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the video?

The history of physics

Chemical reactions

The structure of atoms

Calorimetry and its applications

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a calorie defined as in the context of calorimetry?

The energy required to heat one liter of water by ten degrees

The energy required to heat one liter of water by one degree

The energy required to heat one gram of water by one degree

The energy required to heat one gram of water by ten degrees

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which unit is used to measure the energy transferred in the discussed equation?

Kilowatts

Joules

Watts

Calories

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the specific heat capacity of water as mentioned in the video?

4.2 calories per liter degree

4.2 joules per gram degree

4.2 calories per gram degree

4.2 joules per liter degree

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the symbol 'delta' represent in the equation?

Change in mass

Change in volume

Change in energy

Change in temperature

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common source of error in the calorimetry experiment?

Using too much water

Measuring temperature in Fahrenheit

Not using a lid

Using a metal container

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might the results of the experiment not be completely accurate?

The experiment is done too quickly

The water is not pure

Energy is lost to the surroundings

The water is too cold

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