Measuring energy changes

Before going to far into this section it is probably useful if you are aware of some common temperature scales, specifically the degrees Celsius scale and the Kelvin temperature scale. If you are not, you can find out more HERE.

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The video below explores the combustion of alcohols and illustrates the difference between complete and incomplete combustion. You would (should!) have noticed this when completing the combustions of alcohols practical activity in the lab.