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Bomb Calorimetry Simulation

Measuring the energy content of food using calorimetry

Measure the energy (calorie) content of different food items by burning them and measuring the heat transferred to water.

Thermochemistry · Intermediate (High School) · 45 min · 8 steps

Coffee Cup Calorimetry

Measuring enthalpy of neutralization using a simple calorimeter

Determine the enthalpy of neutralization of HCl and NaOH using a polystyrene cup calorimeter.

Thermochemistry · Intermediate (High School) · 40 min · 6 steps

Endothermic Reaction Demonstration

Barium hydroxide and ammonium thiocyanate cold reaction

Demonstrate a dramatically endothermic reaction where the mixture becomes cold enough to freeze water on the outside of the flask.

Thermochemistry · Intermediate (High School) · 20 min · 7 steps

Exothermic Crystallization of Sodium Acetate

Measuring the heat released during instant crystallization

Quantify the heat released during the crystallization of supersaturated sodium acetate using calorimetry.

Thermochemistry · Intermediate (High School) · 30 min · 6 steps

Specific Heat Capacity of Metals

Comparing heat capacities of aluminum, copper, and iron

Determine the specific heat capacity of several metals using the method of mixtures and compare with accepted values.

Thermochemistry · Intermediate (High School) · 40 min · 7 steps