calorimeter

blohman@coastside.net
Sat, 12 Apr 1997 15:44:23 -0700


From: blohman@coastside.net
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 1997 15:44:23 -0700
Message-Id: <199704122244.PAA15842@poseidon.coastside.net>
To: pinhole@exploratorium.edu
Subject: calorimeter

The calorimeter experiment is a favorite of my students in Biology. Don't
miss out on burning a tiny bit of alcohol to measure the calories. Later on
when we discuss aerobic respiration versus fermentation they remember how
many calories were still in the alcohol. Extra Credit project is a
calorimeter that is more efficient - we've gotten some good ones!