How Do You Make A Calorimeter Out Of Styrofoam Cups?
A calorimeter is a machine used in the chemistry lab to measure the heat flow generated by a reaction. The two main types of calorimeters are the coffee cup calorimeter and the bomb calorimeter. A coffee cup calorimeter is made from a Styrofoam coffee cup and a thermometer that fits through a hole in the lid. Building a calorimeter isn’t tough, but using it correctly–well, that’s another story. Step 1 Measure 100 ml water and transfer it to the Styrofoam cup. Step 2 Make a hole in the center of the cardboard large enough for the working end of thermometer to be inserted. Step 3 Pull the thermometer through the cardboard. Bring it far enough through to be submerged in the water without touching the bottom. Step 4 Secure the thermometer by wrapping a rubber band around the portion that extends beyond the lid, just above the surface of the cardboard. This will prevent the thermometer from slipping while your work. Step 5 Place the lid on the calorimeter, and set the calorimeter on the ba
