oil molecule lab

[Thane Anderson]

Scientifically oriented question – What is the size of an oil molecule?

Evidence – we dropped a bit of oil into water and lightly powdered it with baby powder. we measured the diameter of the drop with a ruler and 

Explanation- with the thickness of a molecule it is ossible to find the size. once we found the volume of the oil drop, .196mm squared, and the thickness, ,.331mm we were able to calculate the size.

Connection- this is relatable to the world because exact measurments cant always be taken and sometimes we have to go throiugh alot of processes to find the sizes of things that cant be observed. 

Communication – the lab was done in a group and each one of us had to help throughout the process. i can now communicate calculations and basic units of measurement with my peers through talking or demonstrating.

Reflection – the size of the oil drop initialy was hard to get exact. the water moved and we had to try it multiple times to get a measurable result. it was hard to find al the calculations needed but thankfully i had a group to help out.