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An experiment to find the heat energy in different alcohols. In this experiment I will be burning 6 different alcohols to heat up a beaker of water. I will be burning 6 alcohols, methanol, ethanol, propanol, butanol, pentanol and hexonal. The aim is to find out how much energy is produced when burning these 6 different alcohols. Water and carbon dioxide is formed when the alcohol reacts with oxygen in the air. The heat energy is given out when forming the bonds between the new water and carbon dioxide molecules. The specific heat capacity is the number of joules required to heat one gram of water by 1°C. I decided to choose water because it is safe and easily found. I will also need to ensure that I conduct the experiments safely. As these alcohols are very dangerous and highly flammable I will wear my safety goggles at all times. I will...

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