A student is studying the boiling points of six different liquids and finds results with consistently higher boiling points than what research would suggest. Which option describes a likely cause?

Question

A. The heat from the liquids might be escaping too easily.
B. The experimental setup might be too well insulated, causing higher temperatures.
C. The amount of liquid being tested might be insufficient.
D. The thermometer being used might need to be recalibrated.

Answer 1

The most likely cause of consistently higher boiling points in the student's experiment is:

D. The thermometer being used might need to be recalibrated.

If the thermometer is not accurately measuring the temperature, it could lead to consistently higher readings than the actual boiling points of the liquids. Options A and B would typically affect the results in the opposite direction, while C does not directly relate to measuring boiling points.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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