Overview
THE CALORIMETER PROJECT
THE CALORIMETER PROJECT
GOAL
GOAL
- Develop a calorimeter that is most efficient at trapping in heat energy.
BIG QUESTIONS
BIG QUESTIONS
- How can we design a system such that there is complete conservation of energy?
- How could you reduce the sources of error when measuring energy change in a reaction?
IMPORTANT DATES, DETAILS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES
IMPORTANT DATES, DETAILS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES
<TASK 1> - [GROUP WORK] - Calorimeter Test #1
<TASK 2> - [INDIVIDUAL WORK] - Progress Report
- Go to Submit Reports and fill in a progress report form.
- Answer all questions concisely and accurately.
<TASK 3> - [GROUP WORK] - Initial Research
- Consider the amount of heat released from burning a peanut/potato chip and the amount of heat that is absorbed by a beaker of water directly over the flame of the burning peanut/potato chip. What are 3 variables that can be changed that would have an effect on the amount of heat absorbed by the water? Provide a testable hypothesis for each variable the predicts what will happen to the heat absorbed if the variable were changed.
- Provide a list specifying the materials that will be used to construct the your first calorimeter. Include measurements.
- Write a 1 page report explaining the advantages of the features you’ve included in your design.
- Please refer to the slide show below for details and examples regarding the initial research and sketches
<TASK 4> - [GROUP WORK] - Calorimeter Test #2
<TASK 5> - [INDIVIDUAL WORK] - Progress Report
- Go to Submit Reports and fill in a progress report form.
- Answer all questions concisely and accurately.
<TASK 6> - [GROUP WORK] - Calorimeter Test #3
<TASK 7> - [INDIVIDUAL WORK] - Final Report
- Go to Submit Reports and fill in a progress report form.
- Answer all questions concisely and accurately.
<TASK 8> - [GROUP WORK] - Final Written Response
MARK DISTRIBUTION
MARK DISTRIBUTION
There is a total of 30 marks for this project.
5 marks - Initial Research and Sketches
3 marks - per report (3 reports for a total of 9 marks)
5 marks - per calorimeter test #1 and #2 (2 tests for a total of 10 marks)
*5 marks - bonus performance mark for final calorimeter*
6 marks - Final Written Response