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ERIC Number: EJ371024
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1988
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Calculation of Temperature Rise in Calorimetry.
Canagaratna, Sebastian G.; Witt, Jerry
Journal of Chemical Education, v65 n2 p126-29 Feb 1988
Gives a simple but fuller account of the basis for accurately calculating temperature rise in calorimetry. Points out some misconceptions regarding these calculations. Describes two basic methods, the extrapolation to zero time and the equal area method. Discusses the theoretical basis of each and their underlying assumptions. (CW)
Descriptors: Calorimeters, Chemistry, College Science, Computation, Energy, Heat, Higher Education, Science Education, Science Instruction
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Audience: Practitioners; Researchers
Language: English
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