Yes, specific heat can be calculated without knowing the final temperature. This can be done by measuring the initial temperature and using the heat of reaction equation, which takes into account the change in temperature and the amount of heat released or absorbed.
The heat of reaction is a measure of the amount of heat released or absorbed during a chemical reaction. Specific heat, on the other hand, is a measure of the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of a substance by 1 degree Celsius. The two are related through the heat of reaction equation, which uses the specific heat of the substances involved in the reaction.
Yes, specific heat can be used to determine the heat of reaction. By measuring the initial temperature and using the heat of reaction equation, the heat of reaction can be calculated using the specific heat of the substances involved in the reaction.
Some factors that can affect the accuracy of calculating specific heat without a final temperature include heat loss to the surrounding environment, incomplete mixing of reactants, and experimental errors in measuring temperatures and quantities of substances.
Yes, there are limitations to calculating specific heat without a final temperature. This method assumes that the heat of reaction is the only source of heat in the system and neglects any heat loss or gain from the surrounding environment. Additionally, this method may not be accurate for reactions that have a high heat of reaction or involve multiple steps.