My Science fair topic is on Alka-Seltzer Tablets and its reaction time based on its particle sizes. My independent and Dependent Variables include reaction time and particle size. There are many advertisements on Alka-Seltzer Tablets for pain relief, colds and heart burns. When a single tablet is dropped into water its fizzes up making it look like a soda. In reality theses bubbles are carbon dioxide gases, and this is just a chemical reaction. These tablets have Aspirin which is a pain reliever and it's reacts when H2O is present. Sodium Bicarbonate is also an ingredient in these tablets , when mixed with water it splits into sodium bicarbonates. The
Carbon dioxide gas bubbles is just a product or a substance produced after
The purpose for this lab was to use aluminum from a soda can to form a chemical compound known as hydrated potassium aluminum sulfate. In the lab aluminum waste were dissolved in KOH or potassium sulfide to form a complex alum. The solution was then filtered through gravity filtration to remove any solid material. 25 mLs of sulfuric acid was then added while gently boiling the solution resulting in crystals forming after cooling in an ice bath. The product was then collected and filter through vacuum filtration. Lastly, crystals were collected and weighed on a scale.
Hypothesis: The Alka Seltzer will dissolve fastest in hot water and slowest in cold water.
Attention: The commercial grabs the viewers’ attention because the viewer will want to know which product works faster to remove unwanted stains. It also uses music and a little humor.
A: The reaction with water and vinegar was the most useful in this experiment. The physical properties were very self explanatory because the texture of the powders was all different expect icing sugar and cornstarch. Also the Ph levels were very similar of six and seven for corn starch and icing sugar respectively. d) Q: How confident do you feel about your identification of the
Alka-Seltzer is a medical drug that serves as a pain reliever and for heartburn. (Rowland) It may also be used for indigestion, body aches, and different types of pain. (Rowland)You should completely dissolve the tablet in a glass of water before taking them. (Rowland)Next it will go through a chemical reaction that produces lots of carbon dioxide. (Rowland) For this reaction to occur the tablet must come in contact with hydrogen.
Investigating the Effect of Concentration on the Rate of Diffusion Aim: To find out if concentration affects the rate of diffusion. Prediction: I predict that the higher the concentration of acid the faster the reaction will be. Hypothesis: Diffusion is the spreading out of a gas or liquid from an area of low concentration to another area where it has a lower concentration until the overall concentrations are balanced. The Hydrochloric acid (HCl) diffuses into the gelatine cube of which contains Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH), which is an alkali. When the Hydrochloric acid combines with the Sodium Hydroxide they form salt and water, which is neutral therefore turning the pink cube to clear.
Random and systematic errors are both factors that can affect the reliability and accuracy of the results respectively. As all the graphs contained outliers, and hence, scatter, this indicates that random errors were present. Such errors may result from the inconsistent masses of the Alka Seltzer tablets. As these tablets were cut manually with a knife, it is unlikely that the mass of each half of an Alka Seltzer tablet would be the same. Thus, when using the tablets to react with HCl, the true number of tablets reacting would have not been the same as the number denoted for the trial, and with each repeated trial for the same number of tablets reacting, the reacting mass and ratio would have not been inconsistent. Consequently, the
Alka-Seltzer is made up of baking soda, aspirin, and citric acid which gives the tablet the fizz when dropped in any temperature water. “Alka-Seltzer is a medication that works as a pain reliever and an antacid. (Antacids help neutralize stomach acidity, which can cause heartburn.)” (Science Buddies, Carbonation Countdown: The Effect of Temperature on Reaction Time). To take the Alka-Seltzer tablet you have to dissolve it in water causing a chemical reaction to form and the whole solution begins to fizz. The fizz occurs since when you drop the tablet in the water the baking soda and the citric acid react causing the water to fizz also “sodium bicarbonate splits apart to form sodium and bicarbonate ions” (Science Buddies, Carbonation Countdown: The Effect of Temperature on Reaction Time). When the Alka-Seltzer is dropped in the water then a chemical reaction forms allowing the Alka-Seltzer to dissolve. Temperature is related to this experiment because the temperature affects how fast the hydrogen ions react with the bicarbonate ions and as the temperature increases the movement of the molecules increases in speed and vice versa (Science Buddies, Carbonation Countdown: The Effect of Temperature on Reaction Time).
Running is something not many people like doing because they run out of energy very quickly and end up giving up but running is a good way to healthier and stronger. Many questions have been asked about how to get a boost of energy to run longer distances and a bit faster. Many of the answers have lead down to energy drinks and electrolytes. Gatorade is a fruit-flavored drink especially for athletes, designed to supply the body with carbohydrates and to replace fluids and sodium lost during exercise (Gatorade Dictionary.com) and is a good example of one of the energy boosters that have been said but are also said to be a myth. What I will test is “Will drinking Gatorade increase the speed of a runner?”
* It was almost impossible to tell when the Alka-Seltzer tablet had dissolved, each time the experiment was done. This was a huge problem for the experiment as this could have totally caused problems to the experiment. A special type of detector apparatus, which bleeped when the correct amount of Alka-Seltzer tablet dissolved, could improve this, each time the experiment was done.
By doing this experiment, I can know the physical and chemical properties of these samples. After I get my results about the physical and chemical properties of these samples, I can compare my results with the information given by the past student and identify the 5 unknown samples, finding out which sample is which substance. Hypothesis = ==
Ever since 1965 Gatorade has been one of the top selling energy drinks in America. Gatorade has come a long way since its start and is now the official drink of several professional sport leagues. The company brings in over three billion dollars worth of revenue every year mostly due to their skill in advertising which is a crucial part of a company of such magnitude and Gatorade is known for their persuasive commercials. In the commercial chosen, several stellar professional athletes give the viewers details of some of their greatest failures. This caused each of them to work harder and become the athlete they are today by training harder and making them more determined. The Gatorade commercial that was chosen is a very effective ad because
Normal water will not do because of the impurities in it. · Methyl Orange indicator - The colour of this indicates when the sodium hydroxide has been neutralised by the hydrochloric acid. · Conical Flask - This is used to react the aspirin tablets with the sodium hydroxide. It is more appropriate to use as the shape of it makes it less likely that any should spill out. · Burette - This is used to add the hydrochloric acid to the sodium hydroxide.
Dietary supplements are products intended to enhance daily intake of nutrients, usually vitamins and minerals, herbals and botanicals, amino acids, and enzymes. Dietary supplements come in a diversity of forms, such as tablets, capsules, powders, drinks and energy bars. Common supplements are vitamins D and E; minerals like calcium and iron; herbs for example, ginger or garlic; and products like probiotics, and fish oils. Most dietary supplements can be safe, and can be beneficial for health; however, taking supplements can also implicate health risks. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not have the authority to review dietary supplement products for safety and effectiveness before they are produced, therefore it is very important to talk to a healthcare provider before deciding whether to take a supplement.