Copper Calorimeter Apparatus

A water bath calorimeter is a type of calorimeter that uses a water bath to surround the reaction vessel. The water bath helps to keep the temperature of the reaction vessel constant, which is important for accurate measurements.

The water bath calorimeter consists of a water bath, a reaction vessel, a thermometer, and a stirrer. The water bath is a container that is filled with water. The reaction vessel is a container that holds the substance that is being studied. The thermometer is used to measure the temperature of the water bath. The stirrer is used to mix the water in the water bath, which helps to ensure that the temperature is evenly distributed.

To use a water bath calorimeter, the reaction vessel is placed in the water bath. The water bath is then heated to a desired temperature. The substance that is being studied is added to the reaction vessel. The temperature of the water bath is then monitored. The amount of heat released or absorbed by the substance can be calculated from the temperature change of the water bath and the known specific heat capacity of water.

Water bath calorimeters are used to measure the heat of many different types of reactions, including combustion reactions, neutralization reactions, and phase changes. They are also used to measure the specific heat capacity of substances.