Chapter 9, Problem 9.77SP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Whether the measurement carried out in a bomb calorimeter gives a value for change in enthalpy or change in internal energy needs to be explained.

Concept introduction:

Calorimeter is defined as a process used to measure the amount of heat involved in physical changes, chemical reactions and change in phases. It is a device used to calculate calorimetry which is the amount of heat transfer in a substance. Using this it can be determined whether a reaction is endothermic or exothermic in nature.