PILAR COLLEGE OF ZAMBOANGA CITY, INC.

R. T. Lim Boulevard, Zamboanga City

Basic Education Department
PAASCU Accredited Level III
A. Y. 2022-2023

PHYSICS
INVESTIGATORY
PROJECT

GROUP 1 PROPOSAL

Thermodynamics: Calorimetery

12 – St. Francis of Assisi (Batch A)

Group 1
Name of Proponents: Jeanel Grace B.Cultura, Hesham H. Amilani, Amier Zayed S.
Kalim, Nasreen Fatima V. Hussain, Lovely Mae B. Akiatan, Natalie E. Alcoriza,
Anthony A.Resilosa, Kenneth D. Atabilo, Alceckziz Jodhel B. Julkanain

Project Title: Quantifying Thermal Capacity through Calorimeter

Project Time-frame: 1-2 weeks

Gathering Data
Preparation Pilot testing Inferring Exhibit Day
of materials Gathering

I. Project Contacts

Names Title Roles in the project Phone Email addresses

Numbers

Akiatan, Lovely Mae Ms. Researcher/ 09167180241 akiatanlov@pczc.edu

B. Research team .ph

Alcoriza, Natalie E. Ms. Researcher/ 09619313081 alcorizanat@pczc.ed

Research team u.ph

Amilani, Hesham H. Mr. Prototype 09280758261 amilanihes@pczc.ed

Developer u.ph

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 Atabilo, Kenneth D. Mr. Researcher/ 09975709731 atabiloken@pczc.edu
Research team .ph

Cultura, Jeanel Grace Ms. Team Leader, 09567192363 culturajea@pczc.edu.

B. Concept Developer ph

Kalim, Amier Zayed Mr. Graphic Artist, 09662676269 kalimami@pczc.edu.

S. Researcher ph

Julkainain, Aleckziz Ms. Researcher/ 09668649362 julkanainale@pczc.e

Jodhel B. Research team du.ph

Hussain, Nasreen Ms. Prototype 09922739492 hussainnas@pczc.ed

Fatima V. Developer u.ph

Resilosa, Anthony A. Mr. Graphic Artist 09608695537 resilosaant@pczc.edu

.ph

II. Project Summary

We, the researchers of Group 1, aim to do a Calorimeter, since there are a lot of
studies, and investigatory projects that are already done for this project, we are opting
to improvise a calorimeter that aims and follows our research and study. In line with
this project we are aiming to do this in order to measure the final heat and specific
capacity. A metal will be heated in water to transfer the heat, in a closed insulated
container with the thermometer filled with water, the metal will be transferred to
measure the specific heat absorbed and released. This project is supervised and will be
curated by Group 1, at Pilar College of Zamboanga City, Physics Laboratory. This
project is estimated to be done, 1-2 weeks prior to the exhibit day.
III. Project Background

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 The concept of Calorimetry is a process wherein we measure the heat absorbed
and released as Q in = Q out. According to the 1 st Law of Thermodynamics, it will never
allow to have an energy loss but can only change into another form or be transferred to
another object. The instrument used in calorimetry is a Calorimeter. The purpose of
such instrument is to obtain enthalpy information. It is made up of a thermometer with
a mixing tool and a container that is a good heat conductor. Our primary objective for
this project is to solve for the Final heat and specific heat with the formula q=mc(T f -Ti),
where q= energy, m= mass, c is specific heat capacity, T f is final temperature, and Ti is
the initial temperature. Specific heat capacity with the formula Q= mC∆T, where Q is
the heat energy, m is mass, c is the specific heat capacity and ∆T is the change in
temperature. And finally, the percentage error is also yet to be known after the
experiment with the device. It is vital to know these variables no only to know whether
the calorimeter is working and effective but also to be aware if an object is exothermic
(releases heat) or endothermic (absorbs heat). In the real world scenario, it is important
to know the change of heat in a chemical reaction. This prototype is used to measure the
thermal heat changes of the reactions occurring in a certain interval of time. A
graphical layout if the instrument is shown below.

V. Project Objectives

A. `To be able to improvise a calorimeter

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 B. Through that device, we will be able to measure the specific heat capacity, final
heat and percentage error.
C. Our goal is to contribute to existing projects that will help benefit future
researchers.
D. To be able to create a calorimeter and test its effectiveness, and be able to tell
what differs it from other calorimeters.

V. Project Methodology

This research proposal is subdivided into various tasks. One of these is the
research, since there are already existing prototypes, we have to investigate their
structures and components for us to be able to apply it on our own research. After the
research, we have to gather the materials needed for the project.

A. Work Breakdown and Task Time Estimates

Work Breakdown Estimated Task Time

Gathering of materials 1-2 days

Preparation of the Project 3 days

Pilot Testing of the Project 3 days

Data Gathering 1 day

Final Inferring 1 day

Exhibit 1 day

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 B. Project Deliverables

Calorimeter- At the end of the project, a Calorimeter must be presented

and utilized to measure the heat of a certain object.

Final heat- After all, the final heat must be learned in order to know the
thermal energy transferred from a certain object.

Specific heat capacity- it is the specific heat that is needed to raise the
temperature.

Percentage Error- to know how close the experimental value is from the
theoretical value.

C. Project Risk Management

Project Risks Prevention

1. Flammable, usage of light - Proper handling of the burner and

materials safety precautions along with the
flame and materials.

2. Rusting of the metal / tin can - After testing, the project must be
kept dry, and stored in a cool dry
place

3. Leakage of water - Careful inspection of the project,

making sure that no water may
leak throughout the project
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 process.

4. Thermal burns - The usage of gloves when testing

or experimenting.
- During the pilot testing, first-aid
kit must be on standby, if the
severity of the burns is worst, the
patient or victim must be rushed
towards the clinic for proper
treatment.

VI. Project Costs

A. Project Budget 

Materials Quantity Estimated Costing/Pricing

Thermometer 1pc 300.00 Php

Stirring Rod 1pc 50.00 Php

Wooden jar 1pc 200.00 Php

Cork Board 1pc 150.00 Php

Tin Can 1pc 50.00 Php

Estimated 750.00 Php

Total Costing

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References:

Partitional calorimetry | Journal of Applied Physiology

https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/
Physical_and_Theoretical_Chemistry_Textbook_Maps/
Supplemental_Modules_(Physical_and_Theoretical_Chemistry)/Thermodynamics/
Calorimetry#:~:text=Calorimetry%20is%20the%20process%20of,or%20endothermic
%20(absorbs%20heat).

https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ap-biology/cellular-energetics/cellular-
energy/a/the-laws-of-thermodynamics#:~:text=Put%20another%20way%2C%20the
%20First,from%20one%20object%20to%20another.