Monday, February 19, 2024

Calorimetry Lab

 Calorimetry is one of those labs useful for Biology or Chemistry.  You don’t need a kit or to buy a calorimeter.  ( Do a Google search to get an idea about prices.)  Calorimetry measures calories.  Essentially, in this lab, teens burn food to see the change in temperature in a cup of water.  Make your own Soda Can Calorimeter.  Here is a lab to use. Here are more directions.  (I have to read several sources before I completely understand both the instructions and the mechanics of a lab, especially one I haven’t performed previously.). Have several soda cans available.  I change out the can and the cold water with each test to let the can cool.  




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