Question:

A reaction in aqueous solution is run in a calorimeter and

Last updated: 7/5/2022

A reaction in aqueous solution is run in a calorimeter and

A reaction in aqueous solution is run in a calorimeter and it is found that the the solution gains 53 kJ of heat and the calorimeter gains 3 kJ of heat. What is the heat gained or lost by the reaction (qrxn) in kJ? (If it is negative, include the negative sign. If it is positive, include nothing)