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.