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The document outlines an experiment using a Joule calorimeter to measure heat transfer and calculate the heat capacity of water. Data includes measurements of mass, temperature changes, and heat added, leading to a calculated experimental heat capacity of approximately 4579.68 J/°C, with a 9.4% difference from the theoretical value. The results are presented in tables and a plotted graph showing the relationship between total heat added and temperature change.

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HeatEquivalent-memo-2

The document outlines an experiment using a Joule calorimeter to measure heat transfer and calculate the heat capacity of water. Data includes measurements of mass, temperature changes, and heat added, leading to a calculated experimental heat capacity of approximately 4579.68 J/°C, with a 9.4% difference from the theoretical value. The results are presented in tables and a plotted graph showing the relationship between total heat added and temperature change.

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EXPERIMENT H3

JOULE CALORIMETER

1 Surname: ...............................................Initials: …… Stud. No: ........................ Signature: ..........................................


2 Surname: ................................................Initials: …… Stud. No: ........................ Signature: ...........................................
3 Surname: ................................................Initials: …… Stud. No: ........................ Signature: ...........................................
4 Surname: ................................................Initials: …… Stud. No: ........................ Signature: ...........................................
Group:…………. Date:……………..

DATA:

Table 1:

Mass of calorimeter mc (kg) 0.0430


Heat capacity of calorimeter (………….) 900
Mass of calorimeter and water (kg) 0.2170
Mass of water mw (kg) 0.1742
Temperature of water Ti (C) 24

Table 2:
Voltage Current Time Temperature Temperature Total added
V(V) I(A) t(s) T(0C) change Heat
∆T(0C) Q(J.)
6.70 2.00 0 24.0 0 0.0
6.70 2.00 60 25.0 1 789.8
6.60 2.00 120 26.0 2 1579.6
6.60 2.00 180 27.0 3 2369.5
6.50 2.00 240 28.0 4 3159.3
6.50 2.00 300 29.0 5 3949.1
6.50 2.00 360 30.0 6 4738.9
6.60 2.00 420 30.5 6.5 5528.7
6.60 2.00 480 31.5 7.5 6318.5
6.50 2.00 540 32.5 8.5 7108.4
6.60 2.00 600 33.0 9 7898.2
Ave: Ave: 2.00

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Calculation

1. Plot Amount of heat Added Q vs Change in temperature ∆T

TOTAL HEAT ADDED TO A CALORIMETER VS CHANGE


IN TEMPERATURE
9000

8000

y = 836.48x
7000

6000
TOTAL HEAT ADDED Q (J)

5000

4000

3000

2000

1000

0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
TEMPERATURE CHANGE (C)

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2. Determine the gradient of the graph

LINEAR REGRATION GRADIENT = 836.48 J/0C

3. Use the gradient to calculate the heat capacity of water

CW=(M-mal*Cal)/mw=(= 836.48-900*0.043)/0.1742=4579.67853

4. Calculate the percent difference between the theoretical heat capacity and the
experimental heat capacity

% diff =(4579-4186)/4186= 9.4 %

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