Lava Lamps
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Science Concept & Application
For my experiment, the first thing I did was find a bottle or jar. I just used a Gatorade bottle that has been sitting in my car for a couple of weeks. I then cleaned out the Gatorade bottle with just some soap and water. I also needed to tear the label off but if you were to use a mason jar you would not need to do that. I then filled it up halfway with water and food coloring used Great Value vegetable oil and filled the rest of the bottle up. Then I opened the regular Alka-Seltzer tablet and broke it in half and put it in the bottle with the water and vegetable oil. Sit back and watch it bubble. I also am doing the different kinds of Alka-Seltzer tablets so I did that again but with the Alka-Seltzer extra strength, fizzy melts, and the off-brand Picot.
Well, first the different kinds matter because they contain varying combinations of active ingredients, designed to target specific symptoms like heartburn, pain relief, or cold/flu symptoms. With that being said you should choose the type that best addresses your current need, whether it’s just basic antacid or something more comprehensive like pain relief with added decongestants. Here are the different kinds of Alka-Seltzer tablets that I used basic Alka-Seltzer tablets, extra strength, fizzy melts, and even an off-brand called Picot. If you take too much Alka-Seltzer it could just make you sicker than you already were. I learned quite a bit of things like how Alka-Seltzer tablets make good lava lamps and how taking too much of the wrong medicine can be very harmful. I also learned how different types of tablets react with water and vegetable oil. The original “lava lamp” design, which uses a combination of oil and water with heat to create the flowing effect, was invented by Edward Craven-Walker. |
Career
Chemists play a crucial role in various industries, applying their knowledge of chemical composition, structure, properties, and reactions to develop new products and solve real-world problems. They might work in research and development, synthesizing new pharmaceuticals or materials, or in quality control, ensuring the purity and safety of manufactured goods. Analytical chemists analyze substances to determine their composition, while environmental chemists study the impact of chemicals on the environment. Some chemists specialize in specific areas like biochemistry, studying the chemical processes within living organisms, or physical chemistry, exploring the physical principles underlying chemical reactions. Their work often involves conducting experiments, analyzing data, and collaborating with other scientists and engineers.
The salary of a chemist can vary significantly depending on factors like education, experience, industry, and location. Entry-level positions typically require a bachelor's degree in chemistry and may offer salaries in the range of $45,000 to $60,000 per year. With a master's degree or a doctorate, chemists can access more specialized roles and higher earning potential, often exceeding $80,000 annually. Experienced chemists in leadership positions or highly specialized fields can earn well over $100,000 per year. Industries like pharmaceuticals and biotechnology tend to offer higher salaries compared to other sectors. Scientist
Henning Brand is a German chemist who, through his discovery of phosphorus, became the first known discoverer of an element. He was a military officer and a physician. He was born in 1630 and died in 1710. He married a wealthy wife whose sizable dowry enabled him to fund his alchemical research. His wife then died and he married another wife, Margaretha, after the death of his first wife.
Henning Brand was obsessed with discovering the philosopher’s stone. The philosopher’s stone could turn common metals into gold. Bran grew to believe that human urine offered a gateway to the philosopher’s stone. Brand collected thousands of liters of urine from his neighbors. In 1669, Brand evaporated the urine he collected in Hamburg to yield a black sludge. He left this to mature until worms started appearing in it. He heated the sludge with sand, yielding hot gases and oils, which he condensed using cold water. The final substance to condense was a white solid. This was phosphorus. (Human urine contains significant quantities of dissolved phosphates.) |
Essay
For my experiment, I wanted to determine if the different kinds of Alka-Seltzer tablets I used mattered or made a difference. So instead of just taking a bunch of Alka-Seltzer tablets, I did lava lamps.
Sometimes people don't care what kind of medicine they are buying they just buy it. That can be a big issue because you might buy a medicine that is not right for you. For instance, say you just needed regular Alka-Seltzer and bought extra strength that can be harmful to your body.
The first thing I did for my experiment was come up with a question. My question was if I use different kinds of Alka-Seltzer tablets will they react differently in the lava lamp? In the scientific method, you first need to come up with a question because that is the reasoning for your experiment.
The next step in my experiment that I took was to do research and find out why different types of Alka-Seltzer matter. Well, first the different kinds matter because they contain varying combinations of active ingredients, designed to target specific symptoms like heartburn, pain relief, or cold/flu symptoms. With that being said you should choose the type that best addresses your current need, whether it’s just basic antacid or something more comprehensive like pain relief with added decongestants. Here are the different kinds of Alka-Seltzer tablets that I used basic Alka-Seltzer tablets, extra strength, fizzy melts, and even an off-brand called Picot. If you take too much Alka-Seltzer it could just make you sicker than you already were.
The third step in my experiment that I took was to construct a hypothesis. A hypothesis is a theory that has not been proven. I hypothesized that the fizzy melts were going to be bubbly even more than the other Alka-Seltzer tablets. Time to test my hypothesis!
The last step I took was to test with an experiment. For my experiment, the first thing I did was find a bottle or jar. I just used a Gatorade bottle that has been sitting in my car for a couple of weeks. I then cleaned out the Gatorade bottle with just some soap and water. I also needed to tear the label off but if you were to use a mason jar you would not need to do that. I then filled it up halfway with water and food coloring used Great Value vegetable oil and filled the rest of the bottle up. Then I opened the regular Alka-Seltzer tablet and broke it in half and put it in the bottle with the water and vegetable oil. Sit back and watch it bubble. I also am doing the different kinds of Alka-Seltzer tablets so I did that again but with the Alka-Seltzer extra strength, fizzy melts, and the off-brand Picot.
Something that I thought went wrong was that the Alka-Seltzer tablet went out too quickly. I then realized that I was using hot water and I switched to cold water and that helped. I also think I bought too much oil but that is okay.
Also, things did indeed go right like my hypothesis being correct and the Gatorade bottle being recycled from my car. I realized that it does matter the strength or type of medicine you take. It has also sparked something in me to make it known to people that taking too much of the wrong medicine can harm you very badly. We also have a bunch of oil and Alka-Seltzer tablets left so we should be good for a while.
I learned quite a bit of things like how Alka-Seltzer tablets make good lava lamps and how taking too much of the wrong medicine can be very harmful. I also learned how different types of tablets react with water and vegetable oil. The original “lava lamp” design, which uses a combination of oil and water with heat to create the flowing effect, was invented by Edward Craven-Walker.
I also learned more about a career in chemistry like chemists play a crucial role in various industries, applying their knowledge of chemical composition, structure, properties, and reactions to develop new products and solve real-world problems. They might work in research and development, synthesizing new pharmaceuticals or materials, or in quality control, ensuring the purity and safety of manufactured goods. Analytical chemists analyze substances to determine their composition, while environmental chemists study the impact of chemicals on the environment. Some chemists specialize in specific areas like biochemistry, studying the chemical processes within living organisms, or physical chemistry, exploring the physical principles underlying chemical reactions. Their work often involves conducting experiments, analyzing data, and collaborating with other scientists and engineers.
The salary of a chemist can vary significantly depending on factors like education, experience, industry, and location. Entry-level positions typically require a bachelor's degree in chemistry and may offer salaries in the range of $45,000 to $60,000 per year. With a master's degree or a doctorate, chemists can access more specialized roles and higher earning potential, often exceeding $80,000 annually. Experienced chemists in leadership positions or highly specialized fields can earn well over $100,000 per year. Industries like pharmaceuticals and biotechnology tend to offer higher salaries compared to other sectors.
In conclusion, I learned a lot. Including how to make an Alka-Seltzer tablet lava lamps and lots about a chemist career. I think everyone should know that different types of medicine could really hurt you.
Sometimes people don't care what kind of medicine they are buying they just buy it. That can be a big issue because you might buy a medicine that is not right for you. For instance, say you just needed regular Alka-Seltzer and bought extra strength that can be harmful to your body.
The first thing I did for my experiment was come up with a question. My question was if I use different kinds of Alka-Seltzer tablets will they react differently in the lava lamp? In the scientific method, you first need to come up with a question because that is the reasoning for your experiment.
The next step in my experiment that I took was to do research and find out why different types of Alka-Seltzer matter. Well, first the different kinds matter because they contain varying combinations of active ingredients, designed to target specific symptoms like heartburn, pain relief, or cold/flu symptoms. With that being said you should choose the type that best addresses your current need, whether it’s just basic antacid or something more comprehensive like pain relief with added decongestants. Here are the different kinds of Alka-Seltzer tablets that I used basic Alka-Seltzer tablets, extra strength, fizzy melts, and even an off-brand called Picot. If you take too much Alka-Seltzer it could just make you sicker than you already were.
The third step in my experiment that I took was to construct a hypothesis. A hypothesis is a theory that has not been proven. I hypothesized that the fizzy melts were going to be bubbly even more than the other Alka-Seltzer tablets. Time to test my hypothesis!
The last step I took was to test with an experiment. For my experiment, the first thing I did was find a bottle or jar. I just used a Gatorade bottle that has been sitting in my car for a couple of weeks. I then cleaned out the Gatorade bottle with just some soap and water. I also needed to tear the label off but if you were to use a mason jar you would not need to do that. I then filled it up halfway with water and food coloring used Great Value vegetable oil and filled the rest of the bottle up. Then I opened the regular Alka-Seltzer tablet and broke it in half and put it in the bottle with the water and vegetable oil. Sit back and watch it bubble. I also am doing the different kinds of Alka-Seltzer tablets so I did that again but with the Alka-Seltzer extra strength, fizzy melts, and the off-brand Picot.
Something that I thought went wrong was that the Alka-Seltzer tablet went out too quickly. I then realized that I was using hot water and I switched to cold water and that helped. I also think I bought too much oil but that is okay.
Also, things did indeed go right like my hypothesis being correct and the Gatorade bottle being recycled from my car. I realized that it does matter the strength or type of medicine you take. It has also sparked something in me to make it known to people that taking too much of the wrong medicine can harm you very badly. We also have a bunch of oil and Alka-Seltzer tablets left so we should be good for a while.
I learned quite a bit of things like how Alka-Seltzer tablets make good lava lamps and how taking too much of the wrong medicine can be very harmful. I also learned how different types of tablets react with water and vegetable oil. The original “lava lamp” design, which uses a combination of oil and water with heat to create the flowing effect, was invented by Edward Craven-Walker.
I also learned more about a career in chemistry like chemists play a crucial role in various industries, applying their knowledge of chemical composition, structure, properties, and reactions to develop new products and solve real-world problems. They might work in research and development, synthesizing new pharmaceuticals or materials, or in quality control, ensuring the purity and safety of manufactured goods. Analytical chemists analyze substances to determine their composition, while environmental chemists study the impact of chemicals on the environment. Some chemists specialize in specific areas like biochemistry, studying the chemical processes within living organisms, or physical chemistry, exploring the physical principles underlying chemical reactions. Their work often involves conducting experiments, analyzing data, and collaborating with other scientists and engineers.
The salary of a chemist can vary significantly depending on factors like education, experience, industry, and location. Entry-level positions typically require a bachelor's degree in chemistry and may offer salaries in the range of $45,000 to $60,000 per year. With a master's degree or a doctorate, chemists can access more specialized roles and higher earning potential, often exceeding $80,000 annually. Experienced chemists in leadership positions or highly specialized fields can earn well over $100,000 per year. Industries like pharmaceuticals and biotechnology tend to offer higher salaries compared to other sectors.
In conclusion, I learned a lot. Including how to make an Alka-Seltzer tablet lava lamps and lots about a chemist career. I think everyone should know that different types of medicine could really hurt you.
