Specific Heat

Product Code: EX-5624

Description

In this experiment designed for use with PASCO Capstone software, students learn that materials can be identified using specific heat as a measurable characteristic. A known mass of water is used and the unknown material is placed in the water. The initial temperature of the water and the unknown material are measured. The equilibrium temperature is found and from this the specific heat of the unknown material is derived.

By performing this experiment in two ways (water warming, water cooling) students explore how experiment design may alter results. Finally, students explore sources of error and magnitude of error.


Concepts

  • Thermal Energy
  • Equilibrium Temperature
  • Specific Heat

What’s Included

  • 1x Specific Heat Set (SE-6849)
  • 1x Wireless Temperature Sensor (PS-3201)
  • 1x Calorimetry Cup with Lid
  • 1x Heater Stirrer (PS-3401)
  • 1x Ohaus Triple-Beam Balance (without Tare) (SE-8723)
  • 1x Graduated Cylinder, 50 mL
  • 1x 1000-mL Beaker
  • 1x Braided Physics String (SE-8050)