Which fuel is better? | 11-16 years

Find out more about combustion rates, and how to use different fuels to boil water in a pinch. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

How quickly can different fuels make water boil? That’s the question on offer in this session that asks students to explore combustion rates.

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