Experiments
Here are experiments our science specialists have selected to support this IB* topic.
Energy Content of Fuels
Experiment #17 from Chemistry with Vernier
In this experiment, you will
- Compare the heat of combustion for paraffin wax and ethanol.
- Calculate the heat of combustion and percent efficiency for both fuels.
Food is Fuel
Experiment #01 from Food Chemistry Experiments
- Determine the energy released from various foods as they burn.
- Look for patterns in the amounts of energy released during burning of different foods.
- Educational Standard
- International Baccalaureate (IB) 2025
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Organizing concepts
- Reactivity 1. What drives chemical reactions?
- Subtopics
- Reactivity 1.2—Energy cycles in reactions
- Level
- Additional higher level
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