Student Exploration Calorimetry Lab

Student Exploration: Calorimetry Lab Vocabulary : calorie, calorimeter, joule, specific heat capacity Prior Knowledge Questions (Do these BEFORE using the Gizmo .) 1. The La tin word calor means “hea t,” and m eter comes from the Greek word meaning “to measure.” What do you think a calorimeter does? Measures heat. 2. Where have you heard the word calorie before? What do you think a calorie is? With food, the amount of energy it takes to heat up one ml of water. Gizmo Warm-up A ca...