Constant-Pressure Calorimeter
Definition
A constant-pressure calorimeter is a device used to measure the change in heat of a chemical reaction carried out at constant pressure, such as in open air.
Related terms
Heat Capacity: The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of an object or substance by one degree Celsius.
Endothermic Reaction: A type of chemical reaction that absorbs heat from its surroundings.
Exothermic Reaction: A type of chemical reaction that releases heat into its surroundings.
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AP Chemistry - 6.4 Heat Capacity and Calorimetry
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