Coffee-Cup Calorimeter

Definition

A coffee-cup calorimeter is a simple, insulated container used in labs to measure heat transfer during chemical reactions. It's often made from two nested styrofoam cups.

Related terms

Calorimetry:

The process of measuring heat changes in physical and chemical processes.

Endothermic Reaction:

A type of reaction where energy (in the form of heat) is absorbed from surroundings into the system.

Exothermic Reaction:

A type of reaction that releases energy (in the form of heat) into its surroundings.