Based on the data you provided, we can observe a few quantitative relationships and trends related to the dissolution of the tablet in various water temperatures. Here's a breakdown of the data:
Data Summary:
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Hot Water:
- Temperature: 107.18 °F
- Time to Dissolve: 1:07.82 (minutes:seconds)
- Observations: Small parts of the tablet dissolve and break off.
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Cold Water:
- Temperature: LO (indicating it was too low to measure accurately)
- Time to Dissolve: 5:13.81 (minutes:seconds)
- Observations: The water changed colors but no small bits were visible during dissolution, just vapor.
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Room Temperature Water:
- Temperature: 85.72 °F
- Time to Dissolve: 1:31.45 (minutes:seconds)
- Observations: Dissolving was slower, with no visible trail of small bits, but some color change may have occurred.
Quantitative Relationships:
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Effect of Temperature on Dissolution Time:
- Hot water (107.18 °F) has the shortest dissolution time at 1:07.82.
- Room temperature water (85.72 °F) has a dissolution time of 1:31.45, which is longer than hot water.
- Cold water (assumed to be below the measuring capacity) had the longest dissolution time at 5:13.81, indicating that lower temperatures significantly hinder the dissolution process.
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Order of Dissolution Times:
- Hot Water < Room Temperature Water < Cold Water
- This suggests a clear relationship where increasing the temperature of water decreases the time required for the tablet to dissolve.
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Observation Correlation:
- The observations correlate with the dissolution times, where:
- The hotter the water, the more noticeable the dissolution (small parts breaking off).
- In cold water, a longer dissolution time resulted in a lack of visible small particles and primarily vapor, suggesting a different physical state in the dissolution process.
- The observations correlate with the dissolution times, where:
Conclusion:
The data indicates a strong quantitative relationship between the temperature of the water and the time it takes for the tablet to dissolve. This suggests that higher temperatures facilitate faster dissolution, while lower temperatures impede it significantly. Additionally, the physical observations match the quantitative findings, highlighting a consistent trend between temperature, time, and observable behavior during dissolution.