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The Energy Efficiency of Heating Water ActivityThe Energy Efficiency of Heating Water Activity
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American Chemical Society
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9th - 12th
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The Energy Efficiency of Heating Water

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Can a small change in laboratory procedures save energy? Scholars test three different methods for heating water in a science lab. Then, they calculate the energy efficiency for each and compare them to determine which uses the least amount of energy.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

energy conservation, energy consumption, thermal energy, stoichiometry, chemical changes, thermochemistry, conversion factors

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Discuss other methods of heating and their expected efficiency rates

Classroom Considerations

  • Follow all safety regulations around open burners, hot water, and explosive/flammable chemicals
  • Requires a microwave oven, a gas system (such as piped in, gas burners, alcohol lamps, etc.), and either a hot plate or immersion heater

Pros

  • Links to a worksheet with additional practice problems
  • Reflection questions rely on higher-level thinking skills

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  • None

Common Core

RST.9-10.3 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.3 RST.11-12.4

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