Define Calorimetry

(i) Define Calorimetry. (ii) Name the material used for making a Calorimeter. (iii) Why is a Calorimeter made up of thin sheets of the above material answered in (ii)?

Answer

(i) The measurement of the quantity of heat is called Calorimetry.

(ii) Copper

(iii) Specific heat capacity of copper is low and by making the vessel thin its mass and heat capacity becomes low therefore it takes a negligible amount of heat from the contents to attain the temperature.