Key Concepts: Calorimetry

Core Definitions

• Calorimetry: The measurement of heat changes during chemical or physical processes.
• Calorimeter: A device used to measure heat exchange. A simple version is a coffee-cup calorimeter.
• Principle: q_lost = −q_gained. Heat lost by a hot object equals heat gained by a cold object.
• Bomb Calorimeter: Used for combustion reactions; measures heat at constant volume.