Variation of Volume of Water with Temperature
Description: A volumetric flask is filled with water exactly to the mark of room temperature. This flask is placed in hot water (90 degrees °C) bath for some time until temperature inside the flask is markedly higher. The volume increases.
Source: UW Card Catalog
Year: N/A Vol: N/A Page: N/A
Keywords: Density, Temperature, Volume, Water
Rating: 
Hazard: Some
- Scald hazard
- Electrical shock hazard
Effectiveness: Average
- Results are observable with guidance
- Mild effects are seen by audience
- Time to results is high
- Good connection from demo to course material
Difficulty: Low
- Simple manipulations for most to perform
- Simple procedures
- Demos in which a display is used
Safety Precautions:
- Hot gloves recommended
- Eye protection required
- UL approved three-prong plug and outlet
Class: Physical Properties, Intermolecular Forces,
Division: General
Home| General Chemistry Demos