Calorimetry Course
This course equips learners with essential skills in solution calorimetry, particularly for acid-base reactions. Participants progress from basic coffee-cup calorimeter assembly to advanced computations of ΔH, heat capacities, and meticulous error assessments, transforming standard neutralisation tests into trustworthy thermodynamic insights. Ideal for chemistry practitioners seeking precision in experimental work.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain hands-on expertise in calorimetry through this focused course. Master key concepts like enthalpy, heat capacities in solutions, and operating coffee-cup calorimeters. Design and execute neutralisation experiments, handle time-temperature data, calculate heat and molar enthalpies, and conduct thorough uncertainty analysis to produce dependable, publication-ready outcomes.
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Develop skills
- Master enthalpy principles and heat transfer by swiftly applying Hess’s law to aqueous reactions.
- Design and operate coffee-cup calorimeters, including calibration for accurate neutralisation studies.
- Calculate reaction heat q and molar enthalpy ΔH rapidly from temperature change data.
- Evaluate experimental errors in calorimetry, identifying uncertainty, random variations, and systematic biases.
- Optimise calorimetry setups by adjusting heat capacities, solution volumes, and insulation for superior data quality.
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