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Basic Calorimetry Set

Part 2

cal

= ____________

water

= ____________

cool

= ____________

total

= ____________

final

= ____________

Perform calculations similar to those performed in part 1 to determine c

antifreeze

, the spe-

cific heat of antifreeze.

antifreeze

= ____________

Questions

1. How do the specific heats of the samples compare with the specific heat of water?

2. Discuss any unwanted heat loss or gain that might have effected your results.

3. From your measured specific heat for antifreeze, which should be the better coolant

for an automobile engine, antifreeze or water? Why is antifreeze used as an engine

coolant?

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