Heat Capacity of Water
Description: Water can be boiled in a paper cup or heated in a balloon without damage the containers.
Source: Shakhashiri, B.Z. Chemical Demonstrations: A Handbook for Teachers of Chemistry
Year: 1989 Vol: 3 Page: 239
Keywords: Heat capacity, Water, Paper cup, Balloons
Rating: 
Hazard: Low
- Flammability hazard
- Burn hazard
- Potential latex allergy
Effectiveness: Good
- Good connection from course to demo material
- Mild effects are seen by audience
- Time to results is medium
- Results are observable with guidance
- Good reliability
Difficulty: Low
- Simple manipulations for most to perform
- Simple procedures
- Some intermediate steps to results
Safety Precautions:
- Gloves recommended
- Eye protection required
- Absorbent material on hand
Class: Thermochemistry, Thermodynamics
Division: General, Physical Chemistry
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