Calorimeter and Bomb Calorimeter

[Michellekim1H]

I don't know what exactly calorimeters are and I don't know what the differences are either. Can someone please explain how we're also going to use them in problems as well?

[Joseph Saba]

Calorimeters measure the temperature difference in a reaction. Bomb calorimeter means that the volume is constant. I would review what it means for a system to be isolated, closed, or open.

[MinuChoi]

Adding on, because calorimeter's measure temperature changes, they will typically be seen in problems regarding specific heat capacities.

[KBELTRAMI_1E]

I don't know what exactly calorimeters are and I don't know what the differences are either. Can someone please explain how we're also going to use them in problems as well?

There is a really good video on YouTube that may help you understand the concept:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSh29lUGj00

[stephaniekim2K]

A calorimeter measures the change in temperature, but a bomb calorimeter has constant volume.