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Vernier - How Low Can You Go?

Subject Area
Science: Chemistry: Thermochemistry
Level
9-12
Activity Time
60 Minutes
Software
TI Connect™
TI Connect™ CE
TI Calculator
TI-84 series
Accessories
Sensor - Temperature
Other Materials
  • Salt
  • Balance
  • 250 ml beaker
Resource Types
Lessons
Data Collection

Vernier - How Low Can You Go?

Activity Overview

In this activity, students will use an EasyTemp temperature probe to determine the normal melting temperature of ice. They will then study how the addition of salt to the melting ice affects its melting temperature. They will finally formulate a procedure for reaching the coldest melting temperature using water, ice, and salt, and verify the results.

Subject Area
Science: Chemistry: Thermochemistry
Level
9-12
Activity Time
60 Minutes
Software
TI Connect™
TI Connect™ CE
TI Calculator
TI-84 series
Accessories
Sensor - Temperature
Other Materials
  • Salt
  • Balance
  • 250 ml beaker
Resource Types
Lessons
Data Collection
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