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Many periodic tables mention specific heat, but how do scientists determine those numbers? Scholars attempt to find the specific heat of a metallic element by using a calorimeter. Three experimental trials ensure accuracy, and analysis questions reinforce the main concepts.
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Instructional Ideas
- Share a video of sodium reacting with water
Classroom Considerations
- Relies on prior knowledge of calories, joules, and solving for error in experiments
- Use caution with boiling water, heat elements, and decanting
Pros
- Includes instructions for a supplemental experiment
- Connects science and math
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