Concepts
Formula and Units
Solve for q of Water
Sign of ΔH
100

What does calorimetry measure?

Heat

100

Formula for heat

q=mcΔT

100

Water, 100 g, 20→25°C

2092 J

100

Temp increases → ΔH?  

Negative  

200

What happens to heat in a system?

It is transfered

200

Unit of heat

Joules (J)  

200

Water, 50 g, 30→20°C 

−2092 J

200

Temp decreases → ΔH?

Positive 

300

What is ΔH?  

Change in enthalpy (heat)  

300

Formula for ΔT

 T final − T initial

300

Water, 200 g, 25→30°C 

4184 J

300

Heat released → ΔH?

Negative

400

What does exothermic mean?

Heat is released

400

Specific heat of water

4.184 J/g°C

400

Water, 150 g, 40→35°C 

−3138 J

400

Heat absorbed → ΔH?

 Positive

500

What does endothermic mean?

Heat is absorbed  

500

Calorimetry relationship between ΔH and q

ΔH=−q

500

Water, 120 g, 20→30°C

5020.8 J  

500

Water heats up → reaction type?

Exothermic

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