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CP8: Combustion of Alcohols

Investigate the temperature rise produced by the combustion of different alcohols to compare their energy content

Required PracticalEdexcelGCSE

๐Ÿ”ฌ Equipment Required

  • Spirit burners containing different alcohols (methanol, ethanol, propanol, butanol)
  • Copper calorimeter or metal can
  • Thermometer
  • Measuring cylinder
  • Water
  • Balance
  • Clamp stand and clamp
  • Heat shield/draught excluder
  • Stopwatch

๐Ÿฆบ Safety Precautions

  • Alcohols are highly flammable - keep away from other flames
  • Wear safety glasses
  • Replace cap on spirit burner to extinguish flame
  • Ensure good ventilation
  • Keep hair tied back
  • Have fire extinguisher/blanket accessible

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About CP8: Combustion of Alcohols

CP8: Combustion of Alcohols is a required practical for Edexcel GCSE Chemistry. This practical investigate the temperature rise produced by the combustion of different alcohols to compare their energy content

Students are expected to understand the method, identify and control variables, use appropriate equipment, analyse results, draw graphs, identify sources of error, suggest improvements, and consider safety precautions.

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