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[[File:WaterBath.png|right|300px|thumb|A picture of an electronic '''water bath'''.]] | [[File:WaterBath.png|right|300px|thumb|A picture of an electronic '''water bath'''.]] | ||
| + | A '''water bath''' is a container full of [[water]] kept at a constant [[temperature]]. | ||
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| + | ===About Water Baths=== | ||
| + | : Some physical and chemical changes are sensitive to [[temperature]]. When a specific [[temperature]] between 0°C and 100°C is needed then a '''water bath''' is used. | ||
| + | : [[Chemical]]s are not poured into a '''water bath''' but another container, such as a [[beaker]], [[Test Tube|test tube]] or [[Boiling Tube|boiling tube]] are placed in the '''water bath'''. | ||
| + | : A '''water bath''' may have a [[Heating Element|heating element]] and a [[thermostat]] to keep a constant [[temperature]] | ||
| + | : A '''water bath''' may be some [[water]] in a large [[beaker]] which can be [[heat]]ed by a [[Bunsen Burner]]. | ||
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A '''water bath''' is a container full of [[water]] kept at a constant [[temperature]]. | A '''water bath''' is a container full of [[water]] kept at a constant [[temperature]]. | ||
Revision as of 22:06, 30 March 2019
Contents
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A water bath is a container full of water kept at a constant temperature.
About Water Baths
- Some physical and chemical changes are sensitive to temperature. When a specific temperature between 0°C and 100°C is needed then a water bath is used.
- Chemicals are not poured into a water bath but another container, such as a beaker, test tube or boiling tube are placed in the water bath.
- A water bath may have a heating element and a thermostat to keep a constant temperature
- A water bath may be some water in a large beaker which can be heated by a Bunsen Burner.
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A water bath is a container full of water kept at a constant temperature.
About Water Baths
- Some physical and chemical changes are sensitive to temperature. When a specific temperature between 0°C and 100°C is needed then a water bath is used.
- Chemicals are not poured into a water bath but another container, such as a beaker, test tube or boiling tube are placed in the water bath.
- A water bath may have a heating element and a thermostat to keep a constant temperature
- A water bath may be some water in a large beaker which can be heated by a Bunsen Burner.