Bomb calorimetry is best for determining heat values. Because we cannot have a bomb calorimeter for every pair of students, we use what is readily avaliable. Why would two styrofoam cups be an economical way of determining these heat values and what is the of the major pitfalls of using this system?

Question

Bomb calorimetry is best for determining heat values.  Because we cannot have a bomb calorimeter for every pair of students, we use what is readily avaliable.  Why would two styrofoam cups be an economical way of determining these heat values and what is the of the major pitfalls of using this system?
and
How do we correct for this major pitfall?
b)Standardization of solutions
c)Neutralization
d)Calibration of setup

DrBob222 · Answer

Can't be used for gases. Can't be used for HOT solutions Coffee Cup calorimeters measure delta H and not delta E.