During a calibration experiment, 1.562 g of benzoic acid (molar heat of combustion =…

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Problem

During a calibration experiment, 1.562 g of benzoic acid (molar heat of combustion = –26.4 kJ g⁻¹) is completely combusted in a bomb calorimeter. The temperature of the calorimeter rises from 21.45 °C to 23.82 °C. Determine the calorimeter constant.

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