Cooling by Evaporation

Reference: H15
Category: Heat
Purpose: Shows cooling by evaporation.
Description: Small beaker containing ether to a depth of about 2cm. Stand in a puddle of water on a block of wood. Using a foot bellows with a rubber tube attached, blow into the ether until it has all evaporated. The beaker will be found to be frozen solid onto the wood and also covered with frost.
Related to: Dippy Dillies

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