Procedure
Microwave Testing
Record the initial temperature of the liquid you are testing. Make sure to record your temperatures in °C.
Place the jar with your first liquid in the microwave and heat on full power for 30 seconds. Record the temperature and any observations.
Repeat step 2 several more times, recording the temperature and any observations each time. Be careful, the glass jar will get hot! Ask an adult to help you remove the jar from the microwave.
Repeat steps 1-3 for your second liquid.
Hot Plate Testing
Set the hotplate to 80°C.
Record the initial temperature of the liquid you are testing.
Place the jar on the hot plate and start the stopwatch.
Record the temperature of the liquid every 2 minutes for 20 minutes. Record any observations.
Be careful of the hot glass and liquid!
Repeat steps 1-5 for your second liquid.