High school chem project [preferably on toxicology]

[rohanprabhu]

hi all.. this is rohan here. It's time for the high school chem project, and i want to do a project on toxicology, though if i get a better idea in any other subject [related to chem], i'd do that too..

so.. I'm asking you for an idea for a high school chem project.. and preferably one on toxicology..

Other than toxicology, i'd also love to do something on quantitative analysis.

Basically, we can do a project as a part of a research or experiments.. it can really be anything at high school level, pertaining to chemistry.

for example, some last year projects include: determining the %age of nicotine in various cigarette brands, determining the %age of alcohol in various cigarette brands, determining the %age of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and halogens in various organic compounds, dying of cloth using azo-dye [some reaction which has to do with azonium di-chloride, don't exactly remember it.. has a vibrant orange color and they used it as a dye], making a meter bridge using electrolytes [electrochemistry] and so on..

so.. i hope it's clear on what type of project it can be.. any suggestions.. thanks a lot in adv.

rohan

 

[wilsont23274]

. One project idea you could consider is to create a project comparing the effectiveness of various household cleaners in removing different types of stains from fabrics. You could use several different types of cleaners and test each one on a variety of different stains (e.g., food, oil, etc.) to determine which is most effective. This could be done using a colorimeter or other measurement device to measure the change in color of the fabric after cleaning. You could also test the pH levels of the cleaners to see if the pH level has an effect on the cleaning power. This would be a great way to learn about chemical reactions and how certain chemicals interact with different materials.

 

[ravenprp]

Hi Rohan,

I think a project on toxicology would be a great idea for your high school chem project. One idea could be to investigate the effects of common household chemicals on living organisms. You could choose a few different chemicals (such as bleach, ammonia, or pesticides) and test their toxicity on different organisms, like plants, insects, or small animals. You could also explore the different ways these chemicals can enter the environment and how they can impact ecosystems.

Another idea could be to study the chemical composition of different types of pollution, such as air pollution or water pollution. You could collect samples from different locations and analyze them to determine the amount and types of toxins present. This project could also tie in with quantitative analysis, as you could use various techniques to measure the levels of different pollutants.

I also like the idea of using electrochemistry for a project. You could explore the effects of different types of metals or salts on the environment and living organisms. For example, you could study the impact of heavy metals like lead or mercury on plants and animals.

Overall, there are many interesting and relevant topics within toxicology that you could explore for your high school chem project. I hope these ideas help and good luck with your project!