In complete sentences, describe three sources of experimental error that could occur with this type of calorimetry lab. Explain, in detail, the effect that each specific error would have on the calculated specific heat capacity values.

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anonymous · Answer

@Somy

somy · Answer

alright look 
the formula is 
Q= mc Delta T

right basically main error that can occur is Temp

somy · Answer

can u tell why?

anonymous · Answer

If the temperature is read right, is it human errors?

somy · Answer

no

somy · Answer

heat loss

anonymous · Answer

So if the heat is loss than you would not be able to solve for the specific heat

somy · Answer

no its not about that 
u can have errors due to heat loss
i mean look we need to take final temp right?

anonymous · Answer

yeah..

somy · Answer

but at times we don't notice exact temp 
why? well because some heat   is lost because of surrounding condition

somy · Answer

for example AC is on or window is open

somy · Answer

or u missed the point where it hit the peak temp

somy · Answer

thats why u got the temp after heat is lost 
so the value has an error

somy · Answer

get it?

anonymous · Answer

so like for an example it would be like heating food up and then eating later to then have it cold

anonymous · Answer

or not as hot

somy · Answer

yes that's right

somy · Answer

something like that 
tho here its more precise

anonymous · Answer

okay so i want have to list some of the things that can happen or?

somy · Answer

no
u say some of the ERRORS not just things
i suggest u do a bit of research in internet to get more idea

anonymous · Answer

I will do that, thanks.

somy · Answer

you are welcome :))