Aim:
To observe water as it changes state from solid to liquid to gas.\
Equipment:
- 250mL beaker
- Thermometer
- Bunsen Burner
- Heatproof Mat
- Tripod
- Gauze Mat
- Stopwatch
- Retort sort
- Clamp
- Ice cubes
Method:
- Put your ice in your beaker and place your thermometer and set up your equipment.
- Attach your retort stand and clamp to your thermometer (make sure your thermometer is covered but not touching the bottom of the beaker)
- Light the Bunsen burner and start timing with your stopwatch.
- Measure and record the temperature every minute.
- Continue recording until the water has started to boil.
Results:
0 minutes: 0°c
1 minute: 40°c
2 minutes: 58°c
3 minutes: 93°c