Energy In Food

• 1)Measure 100cm3 of water using a measuring cylinder and pour into a conical flask.

  -Note the initial temperature of the water.
• 2)Set up a clamp and retort stand to hold the conical flask so its about 1.5cm from the wick.
• 3)Light the wick and start the stop watch, when 1 minute has passed put the cap back on the wick.

  -Measure the final temperature.
• Hazards: Open flame from wick -> put cap on when finished

  Hot water -> wear goggles
• Alcohols- methanol, ethanol etc

  Foods- carbohydrates, lipids, proteins

  hydrocarbons- petrol, paraffin wax