Experiments with Chemistry and Energy

Science Activities in Energy

Experiment 1:
Will nylon disintegrate as fast as cotton?

Experiment 2:
Which produces more suds in your water, soap or detergent?

Experiment 3:
How rapidly does a plant make starch?

Experiment 4:
How long do you have to expose blueprint paper to make a picture?

Experiment 5:
Are small amounts of soap or detergent harmful to the growth of plants?

Experiment 6:
Which soil makes beets and radishes grow best?

Experiment 7:
How does a mixture of ashes and water differ from plain water?

Experiment 8:
How much methane (natural gas) can you collect in 2 days from 1/2 cup of coal?

Experiment 9:
Which flows fastest: light oil, heavy oil, or water?

Experiment 10:
Which reduces friction more: #40 oil, #10 oil, or an edible oil?

Electricity Experiment Handouts
These colorful pages in PDF format are experiements focused on the study of electricity.

Electrical Experiment 1:
Build a Galvanometer

Electrical Experiment 2:
Conductors and Insulators

Electrical Experiment 3:
Induce a current with a magnet and coil

Electrical Experiment 4:
Electricity and Motion