How does using a constant-volume calorimeter simplify the measurement of δe?

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Chemistry

Rocco Rhodes

3 August, 10:50

How does using a constant-volume calorimeter simplify the measurement of δe?

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Mckinley · Answer 1

Answer is: heat capacity of the entire calorimeter is known.

If experimentator knows mass of the sample and the heat capacity of the entire calorimeter, then he can calculate released heat by measuring ΔT.

ΔE = q + w.

q - heat gained or lost by the system.

w - work done by or on the system.