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Total heat energy (q) can be calculated in a bomb calorimeter by using following formula:

Correct answer: B. c x ∆T

  • A. m x s
  • B. c x ∆T
  • C. s x ∆T
  • D. c x s x ∆T

Explanation

In a bomb calorimeter experiment, the heat released by the reaction (q) is absorbed by the entire calorimeter assembly (bomb, water, etc.). The total heat absorbed is given by q = Ccal × ΔT, where Ccal (often written as 'c') is the total heat capacity of the calorimeter, and ΔT is the measured temperature change.

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