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Summary
These experiments were conducted to find the specific heat of a metal as well as the heat of solution of a solid. Both experiments required the use of calorimetry to measure heat flow and temperature change. The specific heat of the metal was found by heating it in boiling water before transferring it to the calorimeter that was partially filled with water. After shaking the calorimeter, the temperature change was measured and recorded. This information was used to calculate the specific heat.
The heat of solution of a solid was found similarly. The solid sample was added to the water in the calorimeter and gently swirled. After the solid completely dissolved and the temperatures reached equilibrium, the changes were measured
Introduction
Calorimetry is often used to observe and measure heat flow between two substances. It is useful in providing such information because its contents are isolated. Therefore, calorimetry can measure only the heat flow of its contents.......

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