(Solved):   Why do we use a standard in this experiment? A standard is used to measure the temperature ...

 

Why do we use a standard in this experiment? A standard is used to measure the temperature change. A standard is used to ignite the sample. Each calorimeter can have a different heat capacity, and a standard lets us know what the heat capacity is. Each calorimeter has the same heat capacity, and a standard lets us know what the heat capacity is.