Sam's Schoolwork - Religion - Barrier Analyzation

I believe that our classroom's biggest boundary between the students is simply the fact that we do not know each other well. Our class does not have much differences in the way of race, religious beliefs, or social standing. Though we do have differences, our class is fairly accepting of differences. Outward differences do not really affect us, we couldn't care less where you come from. We don't honestly have that much animosity. If we do, it is because we do not fully understand each other.
When we don't know each other very well, the best thing we can do is spend time with and learn about them. Do small things, and be kind to them. Invite them to your birthday party, for instance. The most important way to get rid of animosity is to interact with them, not to shy away and brood on what you think of them.

Sam's Schoolwork - Chemistry - Water Quality Lab

Problem

The purpose of this lab is to determine the quality of water in Mission Creek.

Prediction

I predict that the water samples in Mission Creek would be relatively clean and safe to drink, with few, if any E. Coli bacteria in it.

Materials

Thermometer

Tape measure

Digital camera

Water sample bottles 

Hach “Just Add Water” test kits

Chemetrics Dissolved Oxygen kit

Water clarity tube

Meter Stick

Stopwatches

Canadian standards for drinking water

 Methods

 1.        Mission Creek was a freshwater creek that ran off along the end of Hollywood Road South at the Greenway end. It was quite shallow, and Corrie was able to cross it without difficulty. It was fairly cold. There was a small waterfall in the creek. It had a latitude of 49.8740 degrees and a longitude of -119.4020 degrees. It had quite a few trees along the sides of the bank, but there were relatively few by the creek, as the bank was almost completely rocks and stones. 

2. The distance across the stream was 16.4 meters, as measured by having Corrie Walk across it  with one end of the measuring tape while Mrs. Gerber held the other. We measured the water depth from Corrie with the meter stick, finding it to be roughly 50 centimeters deep as a general average.

3.       Water chemistry

a.       pH - 6

b.      PO₄^- 30 ppm (The color on the checker was a bit different)

c.       NO₃ - .5 ppm

d.      NO₂ - 0.10 ppm

e.      Total alkalinity - 40 (Eco Check), 80 ppm (Hach)

f.        Dissolved O₂ - 10 ppm

5.        Biological contaminants

a.       There were 22 colonies of Coliform bacteria that were visible in the samples that we took, and there were 15 colonies of non-coliform colonies visible.

6.       Other characteristics

a.       There were no particular smells at the site.

b.      There were no visibility-obscuring contaminants. The creek was very clear.

c.        There were no visible foreign contaminants in the creek.

d.      The stream bead was very rocky, and there were salmon in it.

Data and Analysis

                The water in mission creek was relatively normal, as opposed to the time of the spring runoff, and should be safe for drinking. (You still probably wouldn't want to, though) It was clear, and didn't have any noticeable junk in it, and the levels of coliform and non-coliform bacteria in it were in the safe-for-drinking level. That being said, I don't actually think many people use it for drinking purposes, so it may not actually matter.

Sam's Schoolwork - Chemistry - Lab 3.1

Compounds

Problem
Using their empirical definitions, determine which substances are ionic, and which are molecular.

Prediction
I predict that the Sucrose and the Sodium Bicarbonate are molecular, and the others are ionic.

Design
On Sheet

Materials
Safety Goggles
Conductivity
PH Tester
Stirring Rod
Test Tube
Laboratory Scoop
Distilled Water
Sodium Chromate, Na2CrO4
Sucrose, C12H22O11
Sodium Chloride, NaCl
Copper Sulfate, CuSO4
Ethanol, C2H5OH
Pickles
Pickle Juice
Sodium Bicarbonate, NaHCO3

Procedure
On Sheet

Evidence
The water was non-conductive.
The Sodium Chromate, originally a yellow solid, made a clear yellow solution that was conductive, and had a PH of 6.
The Sucrose was a white solid, and made a clear solution, but did not conduct electricity and had a neutral PH.
The Sodium Chloride, or rock salt, was chunky white, but made an opaque, conductive solution with a PH of four.
The Copper Sulfate was oxidized slightly, being a blueish-grey solid, and made a blue tinted solution, that was conductive, and had a PH of 5.
The Ethanol was already diluted with water and in a liquid form, but had a PH of 6 and was not conductive.
The Sodium Bicarbonate, a white solid, was a clear, basic solution of 8.5, and didn't completely dissolve, as some was floating on the top, and it bubbled, indicating an amount of another substance was probably formed.
The pickle juice was a clear green liquid that, quite frankly, stank, and had bits of garlic in it. It was conductive, and had a PH of 3.
The pickle was also conductive, but had a PH of 4.

Analysis
My analysis is that the Sucrose and Ethanol are molecular compounds, with the Sodium Bicarbonate being ionic, and the others being molecular acids. The pickle juice was most probably not a completely pure compound, but a mixture.

Evaluation
While the methods used were accurate, it would have been a bit easier to determine if some other tests were done, and we had a better PH tester. The one that we used was not entirely accurate, from what I thought.

Sam's Schoolwork - Religion - Romans 1:16 Paraphrase

"For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto Salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek."

This scripture has Paul stating that he is not ashamed to be a part of God's work or to speak of God's works, as we are saved by the power of God, and that he will care for those who believe, and the last part is showing the order that the Gospel was carried to.

Sam's Schoolwork - Chemistry - Lab 1.3

Paper Chromatography

Problem
How many components are present in an ink sample?

Prediction
I predict that the non-primary colors will be made up of more inks; Black, orange, purple, green and grey will be made up of more pigments than the red, blue, and yellow ink.

Design
I followed the instructions a stated in the textbook.

Materials
I followed the instructions a stated in the textbook.

Procedure
I followed the instructions a stated in the textbook.

Evidence
The ink separated into the pigments as follows;
Grey Ink: Blue, green, and black
Red Ink: Red
Orange Ink: Yellow and red
Yellow Ink: Yellow
Green Ink: Blue and yellow
Blue Ink: Blue and purple
Purple Ink: Blue and red
Black Ink: Yellow, blue, green and orange

Analysis
While my earlier prediction, that non primary colors will be made up of different inks, was correct, the fact that the blue ink was made of both blue and purple pigments was, I theorize, due to the shade of the ink. We used a dark blue, which probably had a hint of purple or red so as to darken it. Altogether, my revised theory would be as follows;
    "Non primary colors will be made up of more pigments, also darker primary colors will be made up of that pigment and a complementary shade."

Sam's Schoolwork - Religion - Book of Romans

As far as I know, the book of Romans was written by Paul and was for the Roman citizens who had converted to Christianity. An while I have most probably have read it, I do not know the actual content of it.