Is this too easy or is it ok.
2007-12-13 15:30:58 · 15 answers · asked by Sonia Yang 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
This sounds great to me! You can also test other substances, such as baking soda, table sugar (sucrose), etc. Then, compare the different substances to see which one has the greatest effect and which has the least effect.
The student can use a graph to show the comparisons. He/she can also calculate the percentage of change in temp. for each substance tested.
To make it more complex, try using 3 to 5 different quantities of each substance. Then graph the changes for each substance. Is the change in boiling temp. 'linear'? (goes up in a straight line). Is there a point where the change in temp. 'flattens out'? (no more change as you continue to add more substance.)
Have fun with these experiments. Be creative (maybe try sugar + salt vs. baking soda + salt!). Pay close attention to the results and look for unusual findings!
Best wishes and good luck
2007-12-13 15:42:05 · answer #1 · answered by Doctor J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion, it's a little bit simplistic. You seem like a smart young person and if you're looking for a good topic maybe you should pick something a bit more challenging - especially if you want to win any awards. This question is just too easy to answer. It will only take about five to ten minutes worth of work, and the judges are going to realize that. On the other hand, if you're just doing it because it's an assignment, then this is the perfect thing to do. It will only take about five to ten minutes worth of work!
2007-12-13 15:34:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might work out if you expended it. For example, you could compare the effects of various solvents to the boiling point of water and try to prove or disprove a correlation with density.
Pitch 17 had a cool thought too. A cool demonstration would be supersaturating the solution and crystalizing the solvents.
2007-12-13 15:38:54 · answer #3 · answered by Bumblebee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that is definitely a good one. Some things that seem too easy are actually really useful.
Even some of us adults are confused about that one so that would be an awesome one for a sixth grade science project.
As long as you are really getting your data, checking the temperature accurately, doing it more than once for more accurate results, presenting your data and interpreting it in a useful way
2007-12-13 15:35:03 · answer #4 · answered by Carrie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was in 6th grade last year, so I know what it`s like to be in a science fair. What I did was I took three different kids of bread, put one on the counter, one in the freezer and one in the refrigerator for a period of time and see which one stayed freshest the longest.
2016-04-09 02:05:25 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how involved you make it. If you compare different levels of from different bodies of water. I would do a study comparing the water from Lake Michigan, the Pacific Ocean, the Great Salt Lake, and the Dead Sea.
Good Luck!!!
2007-12-13 15:40:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it would be too easy for a 6th grader. I would try something a little more difficult. Just my two cents though.
2007-12-13 15:33:52 · answer #7 · answered by DefiantRican 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to easy chalnge yourself ..... change it to the effect of different salt at boiling point of water.. more interesting.......... or different spices at the boiling point
the effectof table salt at boiling point is it turns back to a big chunk of ice
2007-12-13 15:34:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
get clay those oil pourer thingys that are ltriangular cover with clay and put some bottles underneth get some stuff get creative and pt pressure somehow and you make a volcanoe with vineger and baking soda
2007-12-13 15:39:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its ok but if there was some sort of prize like a trip included then you could do better good luck!
2007-12-13 15:33:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋