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Offline XaM!!

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enthalpy plastic cup
« on: May 26, 2010, 12:45:51 pm »
Y do we suport a plastic cup in beaker while doing enthalpy prac?
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Re: enthalpy plastic cup
« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2010, 01:04:35 pm »
Reduce heat loss. Plastic = insulator
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Re: enthalpy plastic cup
« Reply #2 on: May 26, 2010, 01:28:39 pm »
we support the cup in beaker to prevent heat transfer by conduction (air space between the cup and beaker) and also reduce the chance of toppling when you stir
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Re: enthalpy plastic cup
« Reply #3 on: May 26, 2010, 02:50:36 pm »
Ahan Thanks guyszzzzzz
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Re: enthalpy plastic cup
« Reply #4 on: May 26, 2010, 06:42:13 pm »
Its for support :P :P

Nah, its a calorimeter, reduces heat loss :)
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