Chemistry A-Level
insulation and heat loss
What insulation and heat loss means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of insulation and heat loss
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Reference: AQA
A lid, insulation or a polystyrene cup is a design feature that cuts heat exchange and reduces heat loss.
Topics that use insulation and heat loss
- Calorimetry (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- heat change q
- percentage uncertainty
- extrapolation to time of mixing
- mass of solution
- specific heat capacity
- temperature against time graph
- temperature change
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