Characteristics of Critical Thinking Critical thinking involves the use of a kind of thinking called reasoning, in which we construct and/or evaluate reasons to support beliefs. Critical thinking also involves reflection the examination and evaluation of our own and others thoughts and ideas. Finally critical thinking is practical.
If you measure liquid temperature while distilling, you may have noticed that liquid temp can often be much higher than 174 before a still starts producing. Again, the boiling temperature of a solution that is 100% ethanol is 174 degrees.
1 The temperature should read 32Â°F (0Â°C). Record the difference and offset your thermometer as appropriate. 2  Boil a pot of distilled water. 3  Once the water has reached a rolling boil, insert your thermometer, making sure not to touch the sides or bottom of the pot.  The temperature should read 212Â°F (100Â°C).