If doing this again, we would want a bigger container to put the mixture in so it has more surface area to show what is happening. When doing this experiment, we noticed when first pouring the milk into the monster (or redbull) it doesn't seperate right away, but the mixture sits for a couple of seconds, letting it produce small bubbles, then you see the protien from the milk clump at the top or bottom of the container, creating a chunky, sour cream looking texture. Miya tasted the experimentand said it was sour and bitter, as like rotten milk. Looking back on the experiment, the results turned out just how we wanted them to. Working on another project with Miya and Paris doesn't dissapoint. I think we work really well, stayed on task, had done everything we needed for the experiment to get the results, and also the research to understand how it works, and how to create it.
The original recipe we first found said to use Redbull, but soon after we discovered that Monster works the same, so we settled on Monster. When creating this experiment, start off by filling a glass cup or container with monster (or redbull) about half way. Then add the milk until the Monster/Rebull turns a cloudy white. Wait as you watch most of the protien in the milk seperate and rise to the top. The acid in the red bull causes the protein in the milk to separate, and the same reaction will happen if you add the milk first.
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Here are some questions we came up with to understand how the crystals form: What is borax? -When you break Borax down it is: Na2B4O7·10H2O. We also found that Borax is also known as sodium borate and is an important part of the boron compounds. It's commonly used for laundry and bleaching teeth, but it can even create crystals. Why does borax and water react together that way and how does the temperature help change it?
We were successful in making crystals, but we decided to take out the experiment before it grew too big because it was attaching to the pot we were using, and at the time we weren't sure how we were going to get it off of the pot. We know if we let them sit for the full eight hours, instead of two, they would be a complete crystal and not just a string of them, but we are still satisfied with the outcome. Paris, Miya and I all shared the space equally when creating the experiment. We decided that each of us would make our own so no one is sitting out, and it ended up being really fun. We would do this project again because every time you make a new one, it will turn out different each time. Next time I think we would probably experiment with food coloring, and see how dense the color turns out to be. We would also have the pipe cleaners sit higher, so it doesnt touch the pot, so it doesnt end up getting all over the pot, or try it with the Beaker instead of a pot. I love working with Miya and Paris, they explain how things work when I'm confused, and don't overly take over but share the space equally. |
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