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Vernier - Evaporation and Intermolecular Attractions

Subject Area
Science: Chemistry: Organic Chemistry
Science: Chemistry: Thermochemistry
Science: Physics: Kinematics
Level
9-12
Activity Time
60 Minutes
Software
TI Connect™
TI Connect™ CE
TI Calculator
TI-84 series
Accessories
CBL™ 2
Sensor - Temperature
Other Materials
  • 6 pieces of filter paper 2.5 cm by 2.5 cm
  • 2 small rubber bands
  • Masking tape
  • Test tubes
  • Methanol (methyl alcohol)
  • Ethanol (ethyl alcohol)
  • 1-propanol
  • 1-butanol
  • n-pentane
Resource Types
Lessons

Vernier - Evaporation and Intermolecular Attractions

Activity Overview

Students will study temperature changes caused by the evaporation of alkenes and alcohols and relate this data to the strength of intermolecular forces of attraction. They will also predict, and then measure, the temperature change for other liquids.

Subject Area
Science: Chemistry: Organic Chemistry
Science: Chemistry: Thermochemistry
Science: Physics: Kinematics
Level
9-12
Activity Time
60 Minutes
Software
TI Connect™
TI Connect™ CE
TI Calculator
TI-84 series
Accessories
CBL™ 2
Sensor - Temperature
Other Materials
  • 6 pieces of filter paper 2.5 cm by 2.5 cm
  • 2 small rubber bands
  • Masking tape
  • Test tubes
  • Methanol (methyl alcohol)
  • Ethanol (ethyl alcohol)
  • 1-propanol
  • 1-butanol
  • n-pentane
Resource Types
Lessons
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