CSEF · 2004
Electrolysis
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals I wanted to see what would separate more hydrogen from salt water. Would a higher concentration of salt separate more, or would a higher voltage separate more. Methods/Mater…
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CSEF · 2004
Enhanced Color Thin-Layer Chromatography: A Novel, New Technique to Extend the Chemist's Venerable Chromatography Tool
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals Thin-layer chromatography (TLC) is a widely used method to determine the number of components in a mixture and/or their identity, to monitor the progress of a reaction, or t…
CSEF · 2004
FCSI: Fingerprinting the Crime Scene Investigation
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals This experiment involves the various ways of fingerprinting, and how they measure up to the most common method of fingerprinting- bi-chromatic powder. The goal in this exper…
CSEF · 2004
Fire Storm 2004
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to see if extreme hot and cold temperatures affect how long it takes brush to burn. Methods/Materials Freezer with digital readout. A oven wi…
CSEF · 2004
From the Fryer to the Fuel Tank
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals My goal was to create and test a vegetable based fuel that both performs well and burns cleanly compared to modern energy sources. Methods/Materials I produced bio-fuel from…
CSEF · 2004
Growing Crystals under Variable Conditions
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals To evaluate the variable temperature and solutions saturation effect on the crystallization process speed and the resulting crystal(s) size. Methods/Materials Methods: - Coo…
CSEF · 2004
Hydrofoam: Changing the Way the World is Powered
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals To make the use of hydrogen as an energy resource safer and more versatile to prevent pollution. To determine the combustibility of hydrogen foams made up of specific bubble…
CSEF · 2004
Ice Spike Formation in the Presence of a Strong Wind
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment was to characterize the specific conditions of ice spike formation in the presence of a strong wind. Methods/Materials The experiment was co…
CSEF · 2004
Ionic Equilibria Control by Hydrophilic Micellar Sequestration Applied to Purification of Oily Mixed Radioactive Waste
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals I investigated properties and application of amphiphilic micelles. I found, atypically, that hydrophilic SDS micelles were able to sequester polar compounds in polar solutio…
CSEF · 2004
Making and Testing Soap
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals Throughout this whole project, I have created various types of soaps and other ingredients that contribute to the soap making process. There are many different ingredients t…
CSEF · 2004
Modification of Calcium-Phosphate Coatings on Titanium by Recombinant Amelogenin
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals Investigate the effects of amelogenin on calcium phosphate crystal morphology to gain a better understanding of the mechanisms in enamel biomineralization, and to design a c…
CSEF · 2004
Orange You Glad You Have Vitamin C? Citrus Fruits: Their Absolute Vitamin C Content and How It Is Affected by Storage
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals Which citrus fruit contains the highest absolute vitamin C content? Is that value affected if it is covered or uncovered? My objective is to find which type of citrus fruit…
CSEF · 2004
Photooxidation of Cobalt-Bound Thiolato Ligands
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals This project studies the reaction of the complex bis(ethylenediamine)-(SO)(N,S-2-aminoethanethiolato)Cobalt chloride(III) with singlet oxygen. Similar sulfur- coordinated to…
CSEF · 2004
Quantum Yield Studies of Singlet Oxygen Production by Square Planar Platinum(II) Complexes
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals To determine the singlet oxygen quantum yields and quenching rates of several square planar Platinum(II) complexes and their trigonal-bipyrimidial Iridium(III)analogues. Met…
CSEF · 2004
Recipe for Disaster
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The objective is to find the the mixture of black powder that yields the strongest reaction. Methods/Materials Potassium Nitrate, sulful and charcoal were purchased. Pestal,…
CSEF · 2004
Studying Clean: Determining the Effectiveness of Six HE Laundry Detergents upon Various Stains on White Cotton
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals Determining what brand of HE liquid laundry detergent is most effective at removing a variety of stains. Creating a process to quantify the cleaning power of the detergents…
CSEF · 2004
Synthesis of Gallium Oxide Nanowires by Chemical Vapor Deposition
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The goal of this project was to synthesize gallium oxide nanowires. Methods/Materials The fabrication of the nanowires was done by a process known as chemical vapor depositi…
CSEF · 2004
Synthesis of Palladium Nanowires by Electrodeposition onto Highly Oriented Pyrolitic Graphite
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The project was aimed at finding the best combination of nucleation time, deposition time, and deposition potential for palladium nanowires. It was hypothesized, from the th…
CSEF · 2004
Temperature's Effect on the Collision Rate Factor
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals I wanted to do something useful for society. I had no trouble choosing a topic, as my head is always full of questions. Being more interested in chemical kinetics, I went be…
CSEF · 2004
The Effect of Different Types of Woods on the Energy Released in a Combustion Reaction
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment was to determine and relate the energy that is released in a combustion reaction for four different types of wood. Methods/Materials A small b…
CSEF · 2004
The Effect of Electrolyte and Non-Electrolyte Solutes on the Freezing Point Depression of Water
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine the effect of electrolyte and non-electrolyte solutes on the freezing point depression of water. Methods/Materials 1. Prepare a solution of sal…
CSEF · 2004
The Effect of Oxidizing Agents on the Surface Energy of Plastics
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals Do oxidizing agents affect the surface energies of plastics? My objective is to expose each plastic to an oxidizing agent and to find out the results. Methods/Materials Meth…
CSEF · 2004
The Formation of Frosty Diamond Crystals in an Aqueous Solution of Aluminum Potassium Sulfate
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment is to evaluate "Frosty Diamond Crystal" growth if one of the following: the "seed" (pure aluminum potassium sulfate), the growing chemical sol…
CSEF · 2004
Thin-Layer Chromatography vs. Spectroscopy: Analysis Techniques of Color Identification in Cosmetics
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The objective of the experiment was to find out which one, Thin-Layer Chromatography (TLC) or Spectroscopy, is a more efficient way to identify and analyze FDA colors presen…
CSEF · 2004
Using Fluorescence Quenching as an Indicator for Successful Reaction in Copper (I) Catalyzed [3+2] Cycloaddition
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals -Find reaction conditions for using fluorescence quenching as an indicator for successful reaction in copper(I) catalyzed [3+2] cycloaddition. -Find copper binding ligands t…
CSEF · 2004
Viability of a Simple "At-Home" Test of Relative Amounts of Ascorbic Acid
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals Carefully follow the lab instructions and record, in order from the most ascorbic acid to the least ascorbic acid. Compare relative concentration with the actual amount of a…
CSEF · 2004
What Is the Effect of Temperature on the Corrosion of Aluminum?
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals To determine the relationship between the temperature and the corrosion rate of aluminum and to prove or disprove the hypothesis that the corrosion rate would be affected by…
CSEF · 2004
Which Beverage Stains the Most?
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals My project is about the following: does Green Tea, coffee, Tea, Chocolate, Pepsi, Grape Juice, Cranberry juice, or Tang stain teeth the most and does temperature affect stai…
CSEF · 2004
Which Orange Juice Contains the Most Vitamin C?
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals To find out which type of orange juice contains the most amount of vitamin C. I think Del Monte orange juice from fresh squeezed oranges will contain the most vitamin C. I t…
CSEF · 2004
Why Are the Apples Brown?
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals I would like to recieve an award for either first, second, or third place as I did in the County Science Fair! I would like all of my hard work recognised by the judges, oth…