Alcohols as Fuels: An Experiment to Compare the Effectiveness of Different Alcohols as Fuels

The video tutorial demonstrates an experiment to compare the effectiveness of four alcohols—methanol, ethanol, propanol, and butanol—as fuels. The experiment involves burning each alcohol to heat water and measuring the temperature rise. The setup includes alcohol burners, a thermometer, and a stopwatch. Control variables ensure fair testing. Results are recorded and analyzed, revealing butanol as the most effective fuel. The video concludes with a discussion on potential discrepancies in the results and suggests further testing.

Why is it important to record the temperature change in the experiment?

What were the starting and final temperatures recorded for methanol?

What conclusion can be drawn about the effectiveness of butanol compared to the other alcohols?

What anomaly was noted in the results regarding propanol and ethanol?