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Topic one consisted of experimenting with various candles and observing how they burn. Despite the common belief,we learned that when put under a glass candles burn out because of the large amount of Carbon Dioxide, not the lack of oxygen.
The next thing we learned was conduction. Using Makey Makey's, groups made unique instruments or controls using conductive items. My group made a colorful water piano as seen in the picture on the left. When the water was touched by a person wearing the tinfoil clip, the computer would play a sample from Logic Pro.
Next, we combined robotics and chemistry to make an interesting and informative project. Using our knowledge about the elements and their ions we made an interactive Periodic Table of our own. Using the Makey Makey we recorded facts about ten different elements so when touched on the Periodic Table you could learn more about that element.
To conclude our first chapter we learned about ionization energy and its effect on the size of an atom. Using to magnets and rubber bands(as seen to the left) we observed how ionization energy works. Using cardboard as energy layers and two magnets, we pulled on the rubber band magnet to see how long the band stretched before the magnet popped off. Adding more cardboard we could see how it affected the stretch of the band and to demonstrate how energy shells affect the ionization energy of certain elements.
Lastly, we were given a test to prove our knowledge of the elements chapter. My preparation and studying paid off as I am very pleased with the grade I received on this test. To improve my score on the next test I will take more time to study and go over any problems I found difficult.
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