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Vernier - A Good Cold Pack

Subject Area
Science: Chemistry: Gases, Liquids and Solids
Science: Physical Science: Heat Transfer
Level
6-8
9-12
Activity Time
60 Minutes
Software
TI Connect™
TI Connect™ CE
TI Calculator
TI-83 Plus Family
TI-84 series
Other Materials
  • Balance
  • Weighing paper
  • 50 mL and 250 mL beakers
  • 10 mL graduated cylinder
  • Water
  • Ammonium chloride
  • Citric acid
  • Potassium chloride
  • Sodium bicarbonate
  • Sodium carbonate
Resource Types
Lessons

Vernier - A Good Cold Pack

Activity Overview

Students use the EasyTemp temperature probe to determine temperature changes as different solid substances dissolve in water. They then develop and test a plan for making the best cold pack using three grams of one of the substances. EasyData™ is needed for this activity.

Subject Area
Science: Chemistry: Gases, Liquids and Solids
Science: Physical Science: Heat Transfer
Level
6-8
9-12
Activity Time
60 Minutes
Software
TI Connect™
TI Connect™ CE
TI Calculator
TI-83 Plus Family
TI-84 series
Other Materials
  • Balance
  • Weighing paper
  • 50 mL and 250 mL beakers
  • 10 mL graduated cylinder
  • Water
  • Ammonium chloride
  • Citric acid
  • Potassium chloride
  • Sodium bicarbonate
  • Sodium carbonate
Resource Types
Lessons
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