AHS Candies Reaction Project
In this Unit, we learned about different kinds of chemical reactions. You will demonstrate your understanding of these concepts by performing an experiment that focuses on chemical reactions between different substances.
Before you begin, review the concepts behind chemical reactions found in your textbook. You will be using these concepts to carry out your experiment.
First, formulate your hypothesis (Scientists pride themselves on being able to prove themselves wrong. So don’t worry if your hypothesis turns out to be incorrect!) What do you think the reactions will be between the different kinds of candies when they are placed into the different kinds of soda? Record your predictions. Remember to record a hypothesis for each separate type of candy, combined with each different type of soda.
Next, collect all the necessary items for the lab. You may already have these things around your home, or you should be able to get them easily at any store. You will need:
Mentos candies
Another type of candy
Meter stick
Your lab report will be made up of four sections. Each section will be between two and five paragraphs. These should be labelled with individual headers: Question and Hypothesis, Experimental Process, Summary, and Analysis.
You will be graded on each section individually. You will be assessed on understanding of the scientific process, the content of your experiment, and the thoughtful development of your ideas. Notice that the Analysis section is weighted heavier than the others – the Analysis section should discuss what your your results mean, and this is the most important part of your experiment.
15% of your grade will be on grammar, mechanics, and polish. This will include spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, clarity of writing, and organization for ease of reading.
An introduction describing your question and initial hypothesis (20%)
A description of your experimental process (20%)
A summary of your results (20%)
An analysis of your results (25%)
