English National Curriculum - Science Science

2. Explore Temperature change part 1 - Practical

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Investigate one of the variables affecting the temperature change, identifying variables to change, measure and control

Process and display results appropriately

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Keywords

Words and meanings to learn

thermometer

An instrument for measuring or showing temperature and how hot or cold something is.

sodium hydroxide

An alkaline white compound used in many industrial processes, e.g. the manufacture of soap and paper also known as caustic soda.

polystyrene

Resin which is synthetic and a polymer of styrene, used typically for rigid films and foams.

hydrochloric acid

A strongly acidic solution of the gas hydrogen chloride in water.

fair

Tests where all conditions are kept the same excluding one variable.

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Resources: Mission Assignment Slide, Handout

Apparatus

  • polystyrene cup
  • thermometer
  • 250 cm3 glass beaker
  • measuring cylinder
  • top pan balance

Handout: The handout provides a step-by-step guide for the practical activity, including safety precautions. It highlights the key variables affecting temperature changes in chemical reactions.

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