Enzyme Action: Trypsin
We demonstrate denaturing by adding the enzyme trypsin to photographic film.
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Heat Absorption
We use two cans, one painted black and the other painted white, to investigate heat absorption.
Experiment
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Ingenhousz's Heat Conductors
We use a metal box holding rods of different materials to test their ability to conduct heat.
Experiment
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Frozen Balloon
We lower a helium-filled balloon into liquid nitrogen to see how the change in temperature affects its volume.
Experiment
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Rubens' Tube
We create a Rubens’ Tube to demonstrate the movement of sound waves.
Experiment
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Photosynthesis and Starch
We demonstrate that both light and carbon dioxide are needed for photosynthesis to occur.
Experiment
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Ion Migration
We separate the ions in copper dichromate gel using electrolysis.
Experiment
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Kiwi Fruit DNA
We extract the DNA from a kiwi fruit by mashing it with detergent, salt and water.
Experiment
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Potential energy
The energy that an object possesses by virtue of its position in a force field.
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Energy level
Electrons within atoms which are arranged in specific energy states.
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Photosynthesis
The chemical process that converts carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates using sunlight.
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