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Calorimetry

Question 1 of 10 • CR03101 Chemistry

Which statement describes how a basic coffee cup calorimeter works?

Answer
A
It measures the mass of a substance given the specific heat and temperature of water in a cup of known size.
B
It measures the density of a substance given the mass, specific heat, and temperature of water in a cup of known size.
C
It uses the mass and specific heat of water along with a pressure gauge to measure the gain or loss of energy when a substance is added.
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It uses the mass and specific heat of water along with a thermometer to measure the gain or loss of energy when a substance is added.
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