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An investigation to find out which alcohol is the best fuel  

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An investigation to find out which alcohol is the best fuel Plan I am going to set up an experiment to find out which alcohol makes the best fuel out of Methanol, Ethanol, Propanol and Butanol. Apparatus The equipment I am going to use to carry out this investigation is: * Stand and Clamp * Copper Beaker * Thermometer * Measuring Cylinder * Alcohol Burners * Bunsen Burner * Electrical Balance * Stop Watch Diagram Method Firstly I will set up the equipment as shown in the diagram. I will then choose one spirit burner out of Methanol, Ethanol, Propanol or Butanol. I will then weigh the spirit burner on the electrical balance and note down the weight in grams (g). Then I will get the copper beaker and weigh it on the balance and note it down. I will also measure the height of the copper beaker above the bench I am working on. Using the measuring cylinder I will measure out 50ml of...

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