Why should the water in the calorimeter be stirred throughout the reaction?

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Chemistry

Barbara Burke

10 May, 00:06

Why should the water in the calorimeter be stirred throughout the reaction?

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Morgan Mccoy · Answer 1

I think this is done to allow even distribution of temperature in all the regions of the calorimeter. That is to make sure that there are no hot or cold spots and also ensure that the measured temperature is the actual average temperature when the readings are taken by a thermometer.