Question

Calorimeters are generally made of copper. State whether true or false.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Calorimeters are made up of copper generally because

1. Copper has low specific heat capacity and thus it reaches equilibrium temperature quickly bu absorbing small amount of heat.
2. Copper is highly malleable material hence very thin box of small mass can be made thus decreasing heat capacity of box.
3. Copper is good conductor of heat.