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The investigation is to try and discover which out of Ethanol, Propan-2-ol and Butan-1-ol is the most effective fuel. To carry out this investigation I will heat a specific volume of water using each fuel in turn
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Friday 13th May 2005 What is the best fuel? Aim The aim of the investigation is to try and discover which out of Ethanol, Propan-2-ol and Butan-1-ol is the most effective fuel. To carry out this investigation I will heat a specific volume of water using each fuel in turn, and record how long it takes to reach a specified temperature. Background Information A fuel is something that when it is burnt gives out energy. The fuels that are being used for this investigation actually belong to a group of organic compounds called alcohols. These compounds are composed of hydrogen and carbon but also contain an - OH group. Type of alcohol Chemical formula Structural formula Boiling point °C Ethanol C2H5OH H H | | H - C - C - OH | | H H 78 Propan-2-ol C3H7OH H H H | | | H - C - C - C - OH | | | H H H 82 Butan-1-ol C4H9OH H H H H | | | | H - C - C - C -...
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