... measure the amount of energy given out in each reaction, I need to measure the change in mass. Then, by calculating energy release and then using further calculations I can obtain values for the amount of energy released per carbon atom. Apparatus list: Methanol Spirit burner Ethanol Spirit burner Propanol Spirit burner Butanol Spirit burner Pentanol Spirit burner Tripod Can Burette Top pan Balance (accurate to .00 of a gram) Bunsen Burner Wooden Blocks Thermometer Apparatus set up: I need to do a few small trial experiments to make sure I get the best results possible. I need to find the temperature increase and water volume which will give me the best results. Having already done an experiment which featured burning alcohols, I do not need to test water volume, as 150ml work perfectly. I need to test the affect of temperature increase on my results. To do this, I will use pentanol. This is because it will heat up the ...

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