Calorimetry Calculator
Calculate heat transfer using q = mcDeltaT. Find heat, mass, specific heat, or temperature change.
q = m * c * DeltaT
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Heat (q)
20920.0000 J
Formula:
q = m * c * DeltaT
q = heat (Joules)
m = mass (grams)
c = specific heat (J/g°C)
DeltaT = temperature change (°C)
Understanding Calorimetry
Calorimetry is the science of measuring heat transfer during chemical or physical changes. The fundamental equation q = mcDeltaT relates the heat transferred to the mass of the substance, its specific heat capacity, and the temperature change. This equation is essential for calculating energy changes in chemical reactions and physical processes.
Specific Heat Values
| Substance | Specific Heat (J/g°C) |
|---|---|
| Water (liquid) | 4.184 |
| Ice | 2.09 |
| Steam | 2.01 |
| Aluminum | 0.897 |
| Copper | 0.385 |
| Iron | 0.449 |
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Formula Source: Chemistry: The Central Science
by Brown, LeMay, Bursten