Which calorimeter is best for measuring the heat of combustion of a solid food sample?
- A
Neither, must use a TGA
- B
Coffee-cup calorimeter (open to air)
- C
Either gives identical results
- Dcheck_circle
Bomb calorimeter (constant V; rigid sealed vessel)
Explanation
Combustion produces gases; a sealed bomb calorimeter at constant V contains them and measures total heat released, whereas a coffee cup cannot.