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CHE-025 BSME1-03

Chemistry Laboratory Final Report: Keep a Cube Activity


OBJECTIVE: 1. Investigate the impact of different materials on the rate of heat transfer.
2. Compare how ice melts in different containers.

Materials:
Paper
Piece of cloth
Two plastic containers
Two pieces of ice
Rubber band

Results:

Before: After:
After 90 minutes, look at both ice cubes and report the results.

- Observe the ice cube in the container and the control (the one left exposed). The control may be
significantly smaller or fully melted, while the ice cube in the container might still be partially intact
depending on how well the container insulates.

What do the two ice cubes look like after 90 minutes? If possible, take a picture.

- The ice cube is still whole; it did not break or exhibit any damage; it melts somewhat, but not enough
to change anything.

Did the cube in the container melt as much as you predicted?

- Compare the actual results to your prediction. If the cube in the container melted less than expected, it
means your container had better insulation. If it melted more, the insulation might not have worked as
well as predicted.

Did the cube in the container melt as much as the control?

- Usually, the cube in the container should melt slower than the control due to the insulation. If they
melted at a similar rate, it might suggest that the container isn't providing much protection from heat.

Examine your container. Are there any places where air or heat is getting into their container?

Are there any changes you want to make to your container?

Based on our observations, you could consider improving the insulation, sealing gaps, or using materials
that better retain cold temperatures, like adding more layers of insulating material.

Other materials you want to try?

- Yes, such as different types of foam, fabric, aluminum foil, or even gel packs to see if they improve the
results. Trying different containers or layering materials can give you better protection for the ice cube.

Conclusion: After 90 minutes, the ice cube in the container melted at a slower rate compared to the
control, demonstrating that the container provided some insulation. However, there was still noticeable
melting in the container, indicating that the insulation could be improved. Any gaps or weak spots in the
container may have allowed heat to enter, affecting the melting rate. To enhance the container's
performance, adding more insulation or sealing air gaps could help reduce heat transfer and preserve
the ice cube longer. Future experiments with different materials, such as foam or additional layers of
insulation, may offer better results.

This experiment highlights the importance of insulation in controlling temperature and reducing heat
transfer, which is crucial in many applications like food preservation or thermal packaging.

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