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College Science Fair Project

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Get Science Fair Project Ideas It can be a challenge to come up with a science fair project idea. There is fierce competition to come up with the coolest idea, plus you need a topic that is considered appropriate for your educational level. I've arranged science fair project ideas by topic, but you might like to take a look at ideas according to education level. A well-designed project at the college level can open the door to future educational and career opportunities, so it pays to put some thought and effort into your topic. Answer a question, test a hypothesis. College students usually have a semester to complete their project, so you have some time to plan and conduct your research. The goal at this level is to find an original topic. It doesn't have to be something complicated or time-consuming. Also, appearances count. Aim for professional-quality images and presentation. Handwritten work and drawings won't work as well as a printed report or poster with photographs...

Elementary School Science Fair Projects

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Get Science Fair Project Ideas It can be challenging to think of a good project idea. H. Berends, stock.xchng I t can be a challenge to come up with a science fair project idea. There is fierce competition to come up with the coolest idea, plus you need a topic that is considered appropriate for your educational level. I've arranged science fair project ideas by topic, but you might like to take a look at ideas according to education level. Elementary School Science Fair Project Tips Elementary school projects aren't supposed to be rocket science (though of course they could be). Look for a project that you can do over a fairly short time span, such as over a weekend. Keep in mind, judges will disqualify you if they suspect your parents did the project and not you, so though you may get help from adults, be sure the project is really yours. Resist the temptation to make a display or do a demonstration. Try to answer a question or solve a problem. Can you predict what things wil...

Atoms and Atomic Theory

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Chemistry is the study of matter and the interactions between different types of matter and energy. The fundamental building block of matter is the atom. An atom consists of three main parts: protons, neutrons, and electrons. Protons have a positive electrical charge. Neutrons have no electrical charge. Electrons have a negative electrical charge. Protons and neutrons are found together in what is called the nucleus of the atom. Electrons circle around nucleus.                                                     Chemical reactions involve interactions between the electrons of one atom and the electrons of another atom. Atoms which have different amounts of electrons and protons have a positive or negative electrical charge and are called ions. When atoms bond together, they can make larger building blocks of matter called molecules. All matter consists of particles called atoms. Here are some useful facts about atoms: Atoms cannot be divided using chemicals. They do consist of parts, w...

Acids and Bases Definitions Introduction to Key Terms & Concepts

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There are several methods of defining acids and bases. While these definitions don't contradict each other, they do vary in how inclusive they are. Antoine Lavoisier, Humphry Davy, and Justus Liebig also made observations regarding acids and bases, but didn't formalize definitions. Sulfuric acid can donate two protons or hydrogen ions in an aqueous solution. Ben Mills Svante Arrhenius acids produce H+ ions in aqueous solutions bases produce OH- ions in aqueous solutions water required, so only allows for aqueous solutions only protic acids are allowed; required to produce hydrogen ions only hydroxide bases are allowed J ohannes Nicolaus Brønsted - Thomas Martin Lowry acids are proton donors bases are proton acceptors aqueous solutions are permissible bases besides hydroxides are permissible only protic acids are allowed Gilbert Newton Lewis acids are electron pair acceptors bases are electron pair donors least restrictive of acid-base definitions Properties of Acids taste sour ...

Acids and Bases Definitions Introduction to Key Terms & Concepts

Virtual Chemistry Text : Acids & Bases

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Virtual Chemistry Text Table of Contents The citric acid and ascorbic acid in a lemon are both weak acids. There are several ways to define acids and bases. One way is to look at hydrogen ion concentration. No matter which method you choose, these categories of chemicals participate in some very important reactions. Learn about acids, bases, and pH.