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In a bomb calorimeter, burning a food sample gives its:
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A Heat of neutralization
B Heat of combustion (energy content)
C Heat of formation
D Heat of fusion
Explanation

Bomb calorimetry measures the heat of combustion, which gives the energy content of food or fuels.

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