CSEF · 2007
Electrolysis
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals To find the variables that will allow for maximum efficiency of hydrogen production during the electrolysis of water.
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CSEF · 2007
Equilibrium and Le Chatelier's Principle
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment is to demonstrate Le Chatelier's Principle through various equilibrium equations dealing with concentration and temperature. Methods/Materials…
CSEF · 2007
Fields to Fuel: The Transesterification of Vegetable Triglycerides into Fatty Acid Methyl Esters and Glycerin
Chemistry Third Award
Objectives/Goals To analyze the characteristics of exhaust emissions from the combustion of fatty acid methyl esters (biodiesel) derived from four different types of vegetable oils and devel…
CSEF · 2007
Fruit Batteries: Do They Work?
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals A fruit battery works because some fruits contain citric acid. This acid participates in chemical reactions that make electrons flow, thus creating electricity. However, the…
CSEF · 2007
Going Organic: Chrysanthemum x morifolium Indicator, an Alternative to Phenolphthalein Titrations
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals To determine which of five flower petals, when soaked individually in methanol or ethanol, will produce an efficient indicator that is economically natural/safe, and will pr…
CSEF · 2007
Got Fizz? What Factors Affect Chemical Reaction Rate?
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals My objective was to learn how temperature, concentration, and particle size affect the chemical reation rate of Alka-Seltzer and water. Methods/Materials Bayer Alka-Seltzer…
CSEF · 2007
How Does the Number of Marshmallows Burned under a Container of Water Affect the Change in the Water's Temperature?
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals My project was to determine the effect of the number of marshmallows being burned under under a container of water to the change in the water's temperature. Methods/Material…
CSEF · 2007
How Does the pH Level of a Fruit Affect Its Electric Current When It Is Made into a Voltaic Cell?
Chemistry Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals When a copper wire and a zinc nail are inserted into a fruit, electric current can be measured with a voltammeter flowing between the metals. The goal of my experiment was t…
CSEF · 2007
I'm Melting
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The main purpose of this experiment #I#m Melting# is to find a substance that would melt ice just as fast as salt, yet at the same time not harm any vegetation or concrete.…
CSEF · 2007
Kinetics of the Zinc-Copper Voltaic Cell
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals This study was on the kinetics of the zinc-copper voltaic cell. The goal was to determine the order of the reaction with respect to Cu2+ concentration, which was ultimately…
CSEF · 2007
Molar Volume of Pentaamminecobalt(III) Amine Complexes: Effect of Increasing the Number of Carbons on the Amine Ligand
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The goal of this project was to determine the relationship between increasing the length of amine chains in aminopentaamine cobalt(III) complex ions and the molar volume of…
CSEF · 2007
One + One = Boom
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project was to see which soda reacts the highest and quickest shen two cinnamon mentos are added. our hypothesis is that Mountain Dew would react the h…
CSEF · 2007
Polarimetry and Hydrolysis of Sucrose
Chemistry First Award
Objectives/Goals My Project is to measure and compare the rate of Hydrolysis of Sucrose catalyzed by Hydrochloric Acid (HCl) and Invertase Enzyme using a Polarimetric Technique. Methods/Mate…
CSEF · 2007
Qualitative Analysis of Cations, Anions, Unknowns
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals To qualitatively analyze cations, anions and unknown solutions. Methods/Materials Materials are solutions of cations, anions, unknown solutions and individual group reagents…
CSEF · 2007
Reaction Rates
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The goal of my experiment was to discover if temperature effects the rate of a reaction. My hypothesis was that if temperature is raised or lowered, then the reaction rate w…
CSEF · 2007
"Ship"wrecked Science II: The Death of Heavy Metal
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to determine what factors cause certain types of metal to decay faster than others. Methods/Materials I used 36 glass jars filled with sea wa…
CSEF · 2007
Smoke Buster
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals My goal was to determine if vinegar (acetic acid) can eliminate smoke. Methods/Materials I used a neutralization reaction of ash by the addition of vinegar. This neutralizat…
CSEF · 2007
Sunlight's Degradative Effects on Chlorine in Water
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals My goal was to find if sunlight played a role in the loss of parts per million in the chlorine sample. Methods/Materials I had to label three flasks and three pipettes. Afte…
CSEF · 2007
SuperGlue Girl Part Deux! Will Adding a Substance during Cyanoacrylate Fuming Create a "One Step" Fuming Process?
Chemistry Third Award
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine if adding a substance during the cyanoacrylate fuming process will make a latent print appear in color. Latent print labs now fume latent print…
CSEF · 2007
Surface Plasmon Resonance: Using Surface Plasmons to Detect Chemical Changes
Chemistry Second Award
Objectives/Goals The goal of my project was to investigate how surface plasmon resonance (SPR) can be used to detect and measure changes in chemical solutions and protein-protein interaction…
CSEF · 2007
Sweet 'n Sour Soda Power
Chemistry Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment is to see which of several substances has the most acidity by measuring CO(2) production when mixed with baking soda. My hypothesis is that vi…
CSEF · 2007
Synthesis of a Diketopiperazine: The Key Structure of the Norgeamide
Chemistry Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals In early 2006, scientists discovered the Norgeamide; a natural product found in a marine-derived fungus. The Norgeamide has shown some interesting biological activity, such…
CSEF · 2007
Temperature and a PEM Fuel Cell Model Car
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals I wanted to see if temperature effected how fast a fuel cell model car would run. Methods/Materials I used heaters and opened windows to make my garage the appropriate tempe…
CSEF · 2007
Temperature: Hot or Cold: Exothermic and Endothermic Chemical Reactions
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals Do exothermic & endothermic chemical reactions have an affect on temperature of the reactants (chemicals)? Methods/Materials 5 glass beakers; 1 graduated cylinder; 1 glass-S…
CSEF · 2007
The Effect of Lacquer on Corrosion Prevention
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals This project determined if lacquer, clear fingernail polish, prevents corrosion or reduces the rate of corrosion on copper, iron, aluminum, and steel. Methods/Materials Four…
CSEF · 2007
The Effect of Salt on the Boiling Temperature of Water at Different Altitudes
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals My objective is to determine if at higher elevations the difference between the temperature of the boiling point of distilled water and salt water changes. Methods/Materials…
CSEF · 2007
The Effects of Monochromatic Radiation on the Decomposition Rate of H(2)O(2)
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to find out an effective method to decrease the amount of environmental pollution that happens from improper use of hydrogen peroxide. Metho…
CSEF · 2007
Toxic Treats: The Pollution Within
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment was to determine if a notable amount of lead could be detected in candy samples and wrappers. The reason I am seeking the presence of lead dus…
CSEF · 2007
Vigorous Volts
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine which electrolyte, white vinegar or saturated salt-water, when used in a crown of cups with copper and zinc, will conduct the most electricity.…
CSEF · 2007
Vitamin C vs. The Elements
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals There are many ways to store your orange juice. When storing your orange juice you want to make sure that it stays fresh and preserves the Vitamin C content. You want to sto…