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Calorimetry

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Definition
Calorimetry is used to determine the heat released or absorbed in a chemical reaction or physical change.
 
Historically
Joseph Black, a Scottish scientist, is credited for being the founder of Calorimetry. He was the first to distinguish heat from temperature.
 
Tools Used
A Calorimeter is an experimental device used to measure chemical reactions or physical changes.

 
Types of Calorimetry
 
Other Comments
Calorimetry can reach great depths of physical chemistry. This page is just a brief summary of Calorimetry.
 
Source Cited
  • Wikipedia