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A Nutty Way To Measure Calories
A Nutty Way To Measure Calories
A Nutty Way To Measure Calories
If we burn the walnut, then it will greatly increase the temperature of the water because
it contains the largest amount of calories.
2.
If we burn a peanut, then it will barely increase the temperature of the water because it
contains the least amount of calories.
Procedure
Set up your calorimeter and add about 50mL to 100mL water. Record the mass of the
food item and the temperature of the water before you burn or heat the food item. Light the food
away from the can. Remember, you
want to test the calorie of the food
item, not the match. Insert the lit item
under your can and let it burn until it is
completely charred. Record the
temperature of the water and repeat
for all food items.
Data
Food
Mass(g)
Temp.
Before (C)
Temp. After
(C)
Change in
Temp. (C)
Change in
Temp./gram
Marshmallow
0.8g
22c
27c
5c
6.25c
Cheeto
0.7g
22c
40c
18c
25.7c
Peanut
0.5g
22c
41c
19c
38c
Walnut
0.5g
22c
47c
25c
50c
Similarities
Cellular Respiration
Energy is released
No mitochondria
Mitochondria is involved