Asked by Morgan

What is the purpose of a calorimeter?

A. To determine the temperature of a chemical reaction
B. To determine the energy changes of a chemical reaction
C. To identify the specific temperature of an unknown substance

I think the answer might be c
Answered by DrBob222
A calorimeter may be used to determine the specific heat of an unknown substance and I think also to determine the T of a chemical reaction; however, I think the answer to the question is B. You want to measure the energy change (q) of a chemical reaction. If done at constant pressure (q<sub>p</sub>) you determine delta H; if done at constant volume (q<sub>v</sub>) it measures delta E.
Answered by 93551
THE ANSWER IS B