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
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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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