Experiment 12 Calorimetry Pre-laboratory Assignment 1. What are the objectives of this experiment? 2. Differentiate between "specific heat" and "calorie." 3. At the end of the experiment you are required to dry the metal sample. Briefly explain how to do this. 4. True or false: a. One of the first calorimeters was constructed in 1780. b. Water has an unusually low specific heat. c. Using a damp metal will affect the accuracy of your results.

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Experiment 12
Calorimetry
Pre-laboratory Assignment
1. What are the objectives of this experiment?
2. Differentiate between "specific heat" and "calorie."
3. At the end of the experiment you are required to dry the metal sample. Briefly explain how to do this.
4. True or false:
a. One of the first calorimeters was constructed in 1780.
b. Water has an unusually low specific heat.
c. Using a damp metal will affect the accuracy of your results.
Transcribed Image Text:Experiment 12 Calorimetry Pre-laboratory Assignment 1. What are the objectives of this experiment? 2. Differentiate between "specific heat" and "calorie." 3. At the end of the experiment you are required to dry the metal sample. Briefly explain how to do this. 4. True or false: a. One of the first calorimeters was constructed in 1780. b. Water has an unusually low specific heat. c. Using a damp metal will affect the accuracy of your results.
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