Science Lab Experiment: Heating Paper Kettle
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Demonstration: Heating Water in a Paper Kettle

Object: To find out what would happen when water is poured into a paper kettle and held above a flame from a candle.

Materials: paper kettle, water, candle, match

Diagram:

heating water in a paper kettle

Method: A paper kettle was folded and some water added. It was then heated in the flame of the candle.

Observations: A smell of sulfur came from the lighted match. Steam came from the water in the paper kettle. A black smudge appeared on the paper above the flame. The water felt warm.

Conclusions: Water absorbs heat, keeping the temperature of the paper below its kindling temperature. Water has a high heat capacity.

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