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🌡️ Calorimetry Calculator

Calculate heat transfer using q = mcΔT and bomb calorimetry

Simple Calorimetry (q = mcΔT)

Bomb Calorimetry

Coffee Cup Calorimetry

Heat Capacity Calculator

Calorimetry Reference Guide

Key Formulas:

q = mcΔT

q = heat (J), m = mass (g), c = specific heat (J/g°C), ΔT = temperature change (°C)

Types of Calorimetry:

Coffee Cup Calorimetry:

Constant pressure. Measures ΔH. Used for solution reactions.

Bomb Calorimetry:

Constant volume. Measures ΔE. Used for combustion reactions.

Differential Scanning:

Advanced technique for phase transitions and thermal analysis.

Common Specific Heat Capacities (J/g°C):

Water
4.18
Aluminum
0.90
Iron
0.45
Copper
0.39

Important Principles:

  • Conservation of Energy: Heat lost = Heat gained
  • Isolated System: No heat exchange with surroundings
  • Thermal Equilibrium: All components reach same final temperature
  • Sign Convention: Positive q = heat absorbed, Negative q = heat released