H05 : ATTRACT THAT MAGNET!


Students Danielle Grebe
Jonathan Grebe
School IND - Oakville Christian School - Oakville
Level Junior 7/8 - Grade 8
Group Group 6 - Physical and Mathematical
Abstract The purpose of this experiment is to determine the strength of magnetic attraction in six different liquids and/or solutions, in a transparent glass container. The number of steel washers attracted to a magnet lowered into each of the following six liquids and/or solutions, will be compared: room temperature water, boiling hot water, ice cold water, a saturated salt solution, a saturated sugar solution and a 10% acetic acid solution.
Awards
Group Award Prize
ArcelorMittal Dofasco AwardsArcelorMittal Dofasco Steelmaking Award$ 100
Hamilton Wentworth Occasional Teacher AwardsHamilton Wentworth Occasional Teacher - Presentation & Aesthetics Award$ 50
Merit AwardsSilver Merit Award$ 80