In December, each chemistry DP1 student has the opportunity to conduct a research project on a topic of their choice, thus allowing them to apply their skills and knowledge to health, environmental and industrial issues.
Below are some examples of projects :
The goal of this project is to understand how temperature influences the stability and degradation of an essential nutrient, vitamin C providing insights into its preservation and the effects of temperature on its effectiveness in food and health products. By exposing vitamin C to various temperature conditions, the students will monitor how its concentration changes. The experiment will involve preparing vitamin C solutions, heating them to different temperatures, and using a titration method to measure the remaining concentration of vitamin C.
Project 2: Electricity Vs Copper This research project investigates the impact of increasing electrical voltage on the amount of copper deposited on a nail during an electrolysis process. The results could offer insights into the optimization of electroplating processes and provide a better understanding of the factors influencing metal deposition in industrial applications. The students will set up an electrolytic cell with a copper sulfate solution and copper electrodes, and then apply varying voltages to observe how the quantity of copper deposited on the cathode changes.
Project 3: Temperature Vs Oxygen This research project aims to explore the effect of temperature on the concentration of dissolved oxygen in water. This research could provide valuable insights into the potential implications of temperature changes on aquatic ecosystems, as well as the importance of monitoring oxygen levels in water sources for environmental and health considerations. The students will examine how varying temperatures influence the solubility of oxygen, an essential factor for aquatic life and water quality. By systematically heating water to different temperatures and measuring the oxygen concentration using a titration method, the study will highlight how warmer temperatures typically lead to a decrease in oxygen solubility.