Chemistry
Temperature change
A difference, so Celsius and kelvin give the same answer with no offset correction.
The Formula
dT = end temperature - start temperature
A difference, so Celsius and kelvin give the same answer with no offset correction.
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| dT | Temperature change | degC | Degrees of warming or cooling. |
| T2 | End temperature | degC | Temperature after the process. |
| T1 | Start temperature | degC | Temperature before the process. |
What Each Symbol Means
dTdegC
Temperature change
Degrees of warming or cooling.
T2degC
End temperature
Temperature after the process.
T1degC
Start temperature
Temperature before the process.
See It Worked With Real Numbers
A formula on its own does not tell you which number goes where. The how to calculate specific heat page applies this equation to a concrete case, shows every intermediate step, and names the mistakes that produce a wrong answer even when the algebra is right.
Where This Formula Appears
This equation is the working core of How To Calculate Specific Heat, filed under Science. Every number the guide produces comes from substituting into this one line.