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BioFuels: The Chemistry and Economics of Alternative Fuels

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Junior chemists manufacture biodiesel in the lab. In this exercise, they check the purity of the biodiesel using thin layer chromatography. They also calculate its density and heat of combustion. They are sure to rise to the challenge and also become more aware of tomorrow's technology!

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biodiesel, biofuels, calorimetry, chemical reactions, density, phase changes

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biodiesel, biofuel, chemical reaction, density, phase change, calorimeter, heat of combustion, stoichimetry, thin layer chromatography, science
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
5 days
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning
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Year
2008
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