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What is the role of the stirrer in a calorimetry experiment?

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Question

What is the role of the stirrer in a calorimetry experiment?

Options

  •  To dissolve the sample in water

  • To break the sample into pieces

  • To ensure uniform temperature throughout the water

  • To prevent the water from evaporating

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Solution

To ensure uniform temperature throughout the water

Explanation:

Without stirring, different parts of the water may be at different temperatures, and the thermometer would give an inaccurate local reading instead of the true average .

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