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science chemistryWhat is Ccal and why do you need to determine Ccal for a calorimeter?
From the amount of water in the calorimeter and the temperature change undergone by the water, the quantity of heat absorbed by the calorimeter, qcal, can be determined. The heat capacity of the calorimeter, Ccal, is determined by dividing qcal by the temperature change.
Regarding this, what is Ccal?
A calorimeter constant (denoted Ccal) is a constant that quantifies the heat capacity of a calorimeter. It may be calculated by applying a known amount of heat to the calorimeter and measuring the calorimeter's corresponding change in temperature.
Similarly, it is asked, what is the heat capacity calorimeter constant of the calorimeter?
The calibration gives you a number called the calorimeter constant. It's the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of the calorimeter by 1 degree Celsius. Once you know this constant, you can use the calorimeter to measure the specific heat of other materials.
Yes, heat capacity always has a positive value. It is the amount of energy (heat) required to raise the temperature of the system.