Thermochemistry

• How to Calculate the Heat Capacity of a Calorimeter
  Calibrate a calorimeter by mixing hot and cool water, balancing heat lost and gained, and solving for the calorimeter’s heat capacity.
• How to Calculate the Heat of Dissolution in a Calorimeter
  Calculate the heat of dissolution by finding the heat gained or lost by the solution and calorimeter, reversing its sign, then dividing by solute moles.
• What Is a State Function, and How Can You Identify One?
  A state function depends only on a system’s equilibrium state, not its history. Learn how endpoint comparisons and exact differentials identify one.
• What Makes a Substance Explosive?
  Explosions occur when a reaction releases heat and gas faster than they can disperse. Learn how chemistry and reaction rate affect the result.