Calorimetry, calibration and molar enthalpy

What this note covers

1. Design a valid heat-transfer measurement
2. Calculate heat using mass, heat capacity and temperature
3. Convert measured heat to molar reaction enthalpy
4. Include a calibrated calorimeter heat term
5. Evaluate a fuel or combustion experiment
6. Separate random uncertainty from systematic bias

6 sections · 8 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes