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This activity sheet outlines an experiment to compare the boiling points of water, alcohol, and cooking oil, highlighting the materials needed, safety precautions, and step-by-step instructions. Participants will measure and record the boiling points of each liquid while observing differences in their boiling behavior. The experiment concludes with a discussion on the findings and the relationship between boiling points and the physical properties of the liquids.

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Activity Sheet No. 1 1

This activity sheet outlines an experiment to compare the boiling points of water, alcohol, and cooking oil, highlighting the materials needed, safety precautions, and step-by-step instructions. Participants will measure and record the boiling points of each liquid while observing differences in their boiling behavior. The experiment concludes with a discussion on the findings and the relationship between boiling points and the physical properties of the liquids.

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Activity Sheet 1

TOPIC: Intermolecular Forces of Attraction


TITLE: "Boiling Over: A Comparison of Water, Alcohol, and Oil"

Objective:
To compare the boiling points of water, alcohol, and oil and
understand the factors that affect their boiling points.

Materials Needed:
Beakers (3, 100 mL capacity)
Graduated cylinder (for measuring liquids)
Liquids:
Water (100 mL)
Alcohol (100 mL)
Cooking oil (100 mL)
Thermometers (1 per liquid, or reusable after cooling)
Tripod stands with wire gauze
Stopwatch or timer
Safety goggles
Heat-resistant gloves
Notebook and pen

Safety Precautions
1. Always wear safety goggles and gloves during the experiment.
2. Conduct the experiment in a well-ventilated area, especially
when heating alcohol.
3. Be cautious when handling hot liquids and equipment.
4. Alcohol is flammable; keep it away from open flames.

Instructions
Setup:
1. Arrange all materials on a clean, stable workspace.
2. Label each beaker with the name of the liquid it will contain
(Water, Alcohol, Oil).

Procedure:

Prepare the Liquids:

Using a graduated cylinder, measure exactly 100 mL of water, alcohol,


and cooking oil.
Pour each liquid into its respective labeled beaker.
Heat the Liquids:

Place the beaker containing water on a tripod stand with wire gauze.
Insert a thermometer into the water, ensuring it does not touch the
bottom of the beaker.
Heat the water slowly using a Bunsen burner or electric stove/tripod with
alcohol lamp
Watch for the water to start boiling (when continuous bubbles rise to the
surface).
Record the temperature at which the water boils.
Repeat the Process for Alcohol:

Allow the thermometer to cool before using it for alcohol.


Repeat the steps above with the beaker of alcohol.
Observe and record the boiling point of alcohol.
Repeat the Process for Cooking Oil:

Allow the thermometer to cool before using it for cooking oil.


Follow the same steps to heat the cooking oil.
Record the temperature at which the oil begins to boil.
Record Observations:

Note the boiling point of each liquid.


Observe and document any differences in the way each liquid boils.
Cleanup:

Turn off the heat source.


Let all equipment cool down.
Clean and store all materials appropriately.
Dispose of the liquids according to your teacher’s instructions.

Data Table
Liquid Boiling Point (°C) Observations

Water
Alcohol
Cooking Oil

Guide Questions
1. Which liquid boiled at the lowest temperature?
2. Which liquid boiled at the highest temperature?
3. What could be the reason for the differences in boiling points among
the liquids?
4. How does the boiling point of each liquid relate to its physical
properties (e.g., viscosity, density, or molecular structure)?

Conclusion
Use your observations to draw conclusions about the boiling points of the
liquids. Be prepared to discuss your findings and answer the guide
questions during the class discussion.

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