A sample of food is put into a bomb calorimeter and its caloric content is measured. The final measurement reads 100 (large)Calories. How many (small)calories does the food contain?
A) 0.1 cal
B)418.4 cal
C)10,000 cal
D)100,000 cal

Question

A sample of food is put into a bomb calorimeter and its caloric content is measured. The final measurement reads 100 (large)Calories. How many (small)calories does the food contain?
A) 0.1 cal
B)418.4 cal
C)10,000 cal
D)100,000 cal

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

1 large Calorie (also known as a kilocalorie) is equal to 1,000 small calories. Therefore, 100 large Calories is equal to 100,000 small calories.

A Sample of Food Is Put into a Bomb Calorimeter