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Vernier - Vapor Pressure of Liquids

Subject Area
Science: Chemistry: Solutions
Level
9-12
Activity Time
60 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-84 series
Accessories
CBL™ 2
Sensor - Gas Pressure
Sensor - Temperature
Other Materials
  • Four 1 liter beakers
  • 20 ml syringe
  • Rubber stopper assembly
  • Plastic tubing with two connectors
  • Two 125ml Erlenmeyer flasks
  • Methanol
  • Ethanol
  • Ice
Resource Types
Lessons
Data Collection

Vernier - Vapor Pressure of Liquids

Activity Overview

Students investigate the relationship between the vapor pressure of liquid and its temperature. They use a Pressure Sensor and a Temperature Probe to collect pressure and temperature data. Students compare the vapor pressure of two liquids.

Subject Area
Science: Chemistry: Solutions
Level
9-12
Activity Time
60 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-84 series
Accessories
CBL™ 2
Sensor - Gas Pressure
Sensor - Temperature
Other Materials
  • Four 1 liter beakers
  • 20 ml syringe
  • Rubber stopper assembly
  • Plastic tubing with two connectors
  • Two 125ml Erlenmeyer flasks
  • Methanol
  • Ethanol
  • Ice
Resource Types
Lessons
Data Collection
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