Organic Chemistry Science Fair Projects

Do all onions cause your eyes to tear when you cut them? What happens if you heat a carbohydrate? How is an electric cell made? Using easy-to-find materials and the scientific method, student scientists can learn the answers to these questions and more. For students interested in competing in science fairs, the book contains lots of great suggestions and ideas for further experiments.

Robert Gardner is an award-winning author of science books for young people. He is a retired high school teacher of physics, chemistry, and physical science. Barbara Gardner Conklin is a special education teacher and author.

Introduction: Organic Chemistry Experiments and Projects Using the Scientific Method	p. 7
How Scientists Search for Answers	p. 10
Using the Scientific Method in Experiments and Projects	p. 12
Science Fairs	p. 22
Safety First	p. 26
Organic Chemistry in Your Life	p. 29
Chromatography	p. 32
Testing for Acids and Bases	p. 35
A Teary Experiment	p. 38
Acids, Eggs, and Chalk	p. 41
Growing Crystals	p. 44
Compounds of Carbon	p. 49
Molecular Models	p. 56
Ionic and Covalent Bonds	p. 59
Models of Other Organic Molecules	p. 63
Alkenes and Alkynes	p. 67
Isomers	p. 71
Polar and Nonpolar Compounds	p. 75
Polar and Nonpolar Compounds	p. 77
Polarity, Alcohols, and Organic Acids	p. 82
Polarity, Solubility, and Density	p. 86
Polarity, Soap, and Suds	p. 93
Food Coloring, Water, Milk, and Soap	p. 98
Cis-Trans Isomers	p. 101
Polymers and Diapers	p. 106
Polymers and Plastics	p. 110
Food: Organic Compounds	p. 117
Testing for Carbohydrates	p. 120
Heating Carbohydrates	p. 124
Testing for Fat in Food	p. 128
Testing for Proteins	p. 131
A Catalyst for the Reaction of an Organic Compound	p. 136
Baking: Organic Chemistry in the Kitchen	p. 139
Making Popovers: Using Air and Steam as Leavening Agents	p. 141
Baking Soda as a Leavening Agent	p. 143
Baking Powder as a Leavening Agent	p. 145
The Same Recipe Using Different Leavening Agents	p. 147
Yeast as a Leavening Agent	p. 150
Testing Flours for Gluten Content	p. 153
Answers	p. 156
Appendix: Science Supply Companies	p. 157
Further Reading and Internet Addresses	p. 158
Index	p. 159
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