A calorimeter was used to measure the heat change when an ionic compound dissolves in water. The final mass of the contents of the calorimeter was 50.89 g and the change in temperature was 1.80 degree C.

Calculate the heat change of the calorimeter contents given that its specific heat is 4.11 J(g C)

Question

A calorimeter was used to measure the heat change when an ionic compound dissolves in water. The final mass of the contents of the calorimeter was 50.89 g and the change in temperature was 1.80 degree C.

Calculate the heat change of the calorimeter contents given that its specific heat is 4.11 J(g C)

joannablackwelder · Answer

q= specific heat * mass* change in temp where q is the quantity of heat change.