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Comparing the enthalpy changes of combustion of different alcohol’s
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Comparing the enthalpy changes of combustion of different alcohol's PLANNING Apparatus The apparatus I will use during this experiment will be: - Heat Proof mat - Clamp - Retort Stand - Copper can - Measuring cylinder - Thermometer - Alcohol's (Methanol, Ethanol and Propanol) - Water - Bunsen Burner - Safety glasses - Access to balance - Draught Shield Quantities of materials required The only Quantity that I know I will use will be the 50ml of water. Method The Diagram below shows the apparatus set up for burning a liquid fuel. - Put 100cm3 of cold water in a copper can and record its temperature - Support the copper can approximately 2cm over a spirit burner containing the fuel you are going to test. - Arrange a draught system to reduce energy loss. - Weigh the spirit burner - Replace the spirit burner under the copper can and light the wick - Use the thermometer to stir the water al the time it is being heated. Continue heating until the...
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