Science Experiment On Odor Changes Of Various Chemicals
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The purpose of my experiment was to research and determine why the odor changed after mixing several controlled substances. The experiment involves esterification, which is the reaction of carboxylic acids and alcohol’s to form esters. First, I put 4 ml of vinegar in a test tube and noted the ....
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.... research all of my chemicals and note their specific contributions to the experiment. The chemicals included vinegar, ethyl alcohol, sulfuric acid, salicylic acid, and methyl alcohol.
RESEARCH OF THE PROBLEM
To start my project, I researched vinegar. Vinegar is a sour liquid with a pungent odor, containing acetic acid, and is made by fermenting dilute alcoholic liquids such as cider, wine, or other fruit juice. Vinegar is used as a condiment, preservative, and in certain medicines (2: 1214). ....
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