Introduction

If you have ever taken the time to properly melt chocolate or cheese on an stove top or put something in a thermos in the morning so that it stays warm until lunch time, you have used calorimetry to your advantage.  Scientists use calorimetry to accurately measure the heat released due to an exothermic reaction.

Consider the following question as you complete this lesson:

  • How is energy quantified?
  • How can knowledge of specific heat capacity be used in the design of a sleeping bag?
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