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Q Question
Does q=CdeltaT whenever the reaction is closed while q=nCdeltaT when it is not closed? I am confused as to when we include n and when we don't based on the text book problems (for example, problem 4A13 doesn't consider n and I'm not sure why this is). How do we know which equation to use?
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Re: Q Question
To determine this, look at what units are given to you and what units the final answer is requested in!
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Re: Q Question
C delta T is for calorimeters but when you find q for substances and reactions still use n/m (mol/grams) appropriately.
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You need the moles if you are given the specific heat capacity, but you don't need them when given the heat capacity. If you're given a value with /mol, it is likely that you will need moles in the equation.
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Re: Q Question
C∆T can usually be used for calorimeters, whereas for substances we usually use q = nC∆T. Essentially, I think we use C∆T because a calorimeter is a single object receiving heat, and so we don't use n (moles) because in literal terms, it would mean that there are moles of calorimeters. By using C∆T, we just have the heat released/absorbed by the calorimeter.
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C∆T is generally used when calibrating calorimeters. q = nC∆T is used when substances are placed inside the calorimeter.
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Re: Q Question
CdeltaT is normally used for calorimetry problems but when referring to substances we use c=nCdeltaT
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