Practical: investigate the specific heat capacity of a substance
1 mark · EasyName two pieces of apparatus you would use to measure the temperature change in a specific heat capacity experiment.
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Thermometer and insulation (or beaker/cylinder with thermometer hole)
Also accept: thermometer and beaker; thermometer and cylinder; thermometer and insulation; thermometer and metal block
Common mistakes: scales or balance
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B1 · 1 mark · Names thermometer and suitable container/insulation
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The two pieces of apparatus are a thermometer and insulation (or the beaker/cylinder itself where the thermometer is inserted).