Flame Test

by Tode and O.E.

In our experiment we will attempt to change the color of a flame by adding eight different chemicals to that flame. Bring your sunscreen 'cause this could get hot!!!!

MATERIALS:

PROCEDURE: First put a small amount of each chemical into a test tube. Then light the bunson burner. After that dip a wooden splint in water and put one of the eight chemicls listed above into the the flame. Continue this procedure until you have placed all eight chemicals in the flame.

FLAME TEST MOVIE BELOW

Albert Einstein (1879-1955) was born in Germany and greatly known and respected for his great love for simplicity and truth.

Einstein's first scientific publication was a paper on capillary attraction that appeared in 1901. 

After his many accomplishments inventing and publishing his ideas, he became well-known as one of the best scientific lecturers in his field.

In 1905 Einstein came up with his groundbreaking Special Theory of Relativity.

That same year on October 3rd the first showing of Girl of the Golden West was seen in Pittsburgh. The show ran for three years.

1905 was also the year that The Yellow Fever Epidemic broke out in New Orleans. There were 3,000 cases resulting in 400 deaths.

 

Why does the flame change colors?

What color does Silver Nitrate burn?

What year was Einstein born?

 

 

 

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