An analyst is determining the enthalpy change of combustion of methanol using a copper calorimeter. In the experimental setup, the analyst uses a beaker to measure out 150 cm3 of water to be heated by the spirit burner.
State how this step of the procedure could be modified to obtain a more accurate measurement of the volume of water.
Practise Edexcel GCSE Chemistry Heat energy changes in chemical reactions with exam-style questions for Foundation and Higher tier. 130 questions, matched to the Edexcel GCSE Chemistry (1CH0) specification and written in Paper 1 and Paper 2 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.
