Change in energy = the heat absorbed by the calorimeter and the water?

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The change in energy is definitively equal to the heat absorbed by both the calorimeter and the water. This relationship is fundamental in calorimetry, where the calorimeter measures the heat exchanged during a chemical reaction. The heat absorbed by the calorimeter is transferred to the water, resulting in a temperature change that reflects the energy change in the system.

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I think the answer is d). Am i correct? Because the change in energy equals the heat absorbed by the calorimeter and the water. If not, can you please provide an explanation for your answer. Thanks
 

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Looks good to me.
 


Yes, you are correct. The change in energy is equal to the heat absorbed by the calorimeter and the water. This is because the calorimeter is used to measure the heat absorbed or released during a chemical reaction. The heat absorbed by the calorimeter is then transferred to the water, causing a change in its temperature. Therefore, the change in energy is a result of both the heat absorbed by the calorimeter and the water.
 

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