Sample Problem 6.5
Calculating the Heat of Combustion
SOLUTION:
PLAN:
- qsample = qcalorimeter
qcalorimeter
= heat capacity x DT
= 8.151 kJ/K x 4.937 K
= 40.24 kJ
= 9.62 kcal < 10 Calories = 10 kcal
The manufacturer’s claim is correct.
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