Energy in food (Edexcel GCSE Biology Combined Science): Quizzes
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What process is used to see how much energy food contains?
What process is used to see how much energy food contains?
Calorimetry
What device is used to measure the energy content of food?
What device is used to measure the energy content of food?
Calorimeter
Which units can be used to display energy on nutritional labels?
Which units can be used to display energy on nutritional labels?
Joules or calories
In a basic calorimeter, what measures the energy stored in food?
In a basic calorimeter, what measures the energy stored in food?
Rise in water's temperature
What type of food works best for calorimetry experiments?
What type of food works best for calorimetry experiments?
Dried food that burns easily
What must you add to a boiling tube in the calorimetry method?
What must you add to a boiling tube in the calorimetry method?
Set volume of water
Why must the Bunsen burner not be near the water during the experiment?
Why must the Bunsen burner not be near the water during the experiment?
It will heat the water and affect results
When should you stop burning the food in calorimetry?
When should you stop burning the food in calorimetry?
When food won't catch fire again
What is the formula for energy in food (J)?
What is the formula for energy in food (J)?
Mass of water temp change 4.2