Is it possible to boil water in paper cup on a spirit lamp? How?
Asked by Topperlearning User | 4th Jun, 2014, 01:23: PM
Expert Answer:
Yes, water can be boiled in a paper cup on a spirit lamp.
The paper cup does not catch fire as the ignition temperature of paper is not reached. The heat energy is passed to water.
Answered by | 4th Jun, 2014, 03:23: PM
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