15 / 02 Wednesday Kaupapa: Read a thermometer and measuring cylinder scale correctly Measure the boiling point of water
Do you remember? What are the six steps of lighting a Bunsen?
Used for heating (provides the source of heat needed)
Placed on a tripod to support beakers, flasks, etc.
Used for collecting, mixing and heating chemicals
Used for directing a liquid into a container while filtering it
Used to handle hot equipment
Thermometer
What is the temperature of… My hand? My cheek? This room? Cold tap water?
Reading Scales http://www.ictgames.com/weight.html
Practical – Water! Aim: measure the melting point and boiling point of water Method: < labeled diagram here >
Result: Time (min) Temperature of water (oC) Observation 1 2 3 4 5 6
Conclusion: The melting point (freezing point) of water is: ______ The boiling point of water is: ______
What have we learnt today? What is the boiling point of water?