Ap chemistry end of the year ideas

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Homework Statement

I get to do a project and paper on anything I want that has to do with chemistry in any way.

Homework Equations

any

The Attempt at a Solution

I've thought about doing it on electromagnetism, but I'm not sure where I want to go with it. I thought about doing the Michelson experiment to test the speed of light...but I'm not sure if I really want to do that. I am very interested in quantum mechanics, but I have only taken calculus I so I don't know much of the math. I also am interested in fusion and plasma...

Any ideas on what I could do? I have to write an 8 page paper and perform an experiment. I don't want to do something boring, and I'm willing (actually want) to put a lot of work into this. I have a little less than a month to complete this.

 

[nate808]

Hi there! I would suggest looking into the field of green chemistry. Green chemistry is all about developing and using chemical processes and products that are environmentally friendly and sustainable. There are many interesting topics within green chemistry that you could explore, such as:

1. Biodegradable plastics: Investigate the use of biodegradable plastics as an alternative to traditional plastics, which can take hundreds of years to decompose.

2. Solar energy conversion: Explore the use of solar energy to power chemical reactions and produce clean, renewable energy.

3. Sustainable agriculture: Research ways in which chemistry can be used to improve agricultural practices and create more sustainable food production methods.

4. Water purification: Investigate the use of chemical processes to purify contaminated water and make it safe for human consumption.

5. Green cleaning products: Look into the development and use of environmentally friendly cleaning products that are free from harmful chemicals.

For your experiment, you could try making your own biodegradable plastic or testing the effectiveness of a green cleaning product compared to a traditional one. There are also many interesting case studies and examples of real-world applications of green chemistry that you could include in your paper.

I hope this helps give you some ideas for your project. Good luck!