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In a bomb calorimeter, what is the purpose of immersing the steel vessel (bomb) in a water bath?
ChemistryThermodynamics (C)NEET
Options:
  • A To keep the bomb from exploding
  • B To ensure no heat is lost to the surroundings
  • C To increase the pressure inside the bomb
  • D To prevent the combustion reaction
Solution:
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The correct answer is: To ensure no heat is lost to the surroundings
Immersing the steel vessel in a water bath ensures that no heat is lost to the surroundings during the calorimetric measurement.

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