Calorimetry Experiment Questions

The video tutorial guides students through a calorimetry lab using a peanut as the food source. It begins with setting up the experiment, including measuring the distance of the food source from the can and preparing 100 milliliters of water. Students are instructed to record the initial water temperature and the mass of the peanut. The peanut is then ignited, and the process of heating the water is observed. After the peanut is completely burnt, the final water temperature is recorded. The lab is to be repeated with three other food sources.

What is the first step you should take before starting the calorimetry lab?

• Light the food source on fire

• Pour water into the can

• Read through the lab instructions

• Measure the mass of the peanut

How far should the food source be placed from the base of the can?

• 5 centimeters

• 2 centimeters

• 4 centimeters

• 3 centimeters

What is the initial temperature of the water recorded in the experiment?

• 22 degrees Celsius

• 24 degrees Celsius

• 28 degrees Celsius

• 26 degrees Celsius

What is the mass of the peanut used in the experiment?

• 0.3 grams

• 1.0 grams

• 0.5 grams

• 0.8 grams

What tool is used to ignite the food source in the experiment?

• A sparkler

• A candle

• A lighter

• A matchstick

What sound indicates that the food source is burning on its own?

• A popping sound

• A hissing sound

• A crackling sound

• A whistling sound

What is the final temperature of the water after the peanut has burned?

• 31.5 degrees Celsius

• 33.5 degrees Celsius

• 32.5 degrees Celsius

• 34.5 degrees Celsius