Chemistry A-Level
extrapolation to time of mixing
What extrapolation to time of mixing means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of extrapolation to time of mixing
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Extending the cooling section back to the time of mixing to obtain a corrected temperature change with no heat loss.
Topics that use extrapolation to time of mixing
- Calorimetry (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- heat change q
- percentage uncertainty
- insulation and heat loss
- mass of solution
- specific heat capacity
- temperature against time graph
- temperature change
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