Bomb Calorimeter...
I am having a hard time working out bomb calorimeter problems using the equation q(bomb) = C*delta t
from what I understand the heat flow of the bomb =q(bomb) which = delta E
is the heat capacity of the bomb the fixed mass of the bomb * its specific heat ?

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Bomb Calorimeter...
I am having a hard time working out bomb calorimeter problems using the equation q(bomb) = C*delta t 
from what I understand the heat flow of the bomb =q(bomb) which = delta E
is the heat capacity of the bomb the fixed mass of the bomb * its specific heat ?

anonymous · Answer

seems like your explanation is correct. Do you have an actual problem you need help with?

anonymous · Answer

I finally found the answer to the problem I was working on.  The problem asked you to find the Calories/gram of a candy sample combusted in a bomb calorimeter.  It gave delta T and the mass of the candy as well as the heat capacity of the bomb. With that information I was able to use $$\Delta T  \times C = q$$ to find q in KJ the conversion to calories was the part that had me confused. I wasn't sure if it was heat transferred at constant pressure or constant volume that could be converted into calories.