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Combustion of Alcohol Investigation Plans In order to investigate the heats of combustion of a series of alcohols, I am going to measure the amount of energy that each alcohol gives out when it is burned. I will carry out an experiment to see how much heat energy each of the alcohols will give off when it is burned in air. I will investigate the energy transferred by each alcohol and also the energy transferred per mole, by each alcohol. I will also look at bond energies. Apparatus 1 empty tin can 1 crucible + mineral wool A tripod and gauze Thermometer Support for crucible to stand on 2 x 1.69g of Methanol 2 x 1.69g of Ethanol 2 x 1.69g of Propanol 2 x 1.69g of Butanol 2 x 1.69g of Pentanol 100 cm³ of Water Ruler to measure distance from crucible to tin can Matches or cigarette lighter to ignite fuel A balance Method 1.69g of one of the five Alcohols I am using will be...

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