Purpose and Hypothesis
Purpose:
The purpose of this lab experiment was to determine the best containable and absorb-able substance and materials for cleaning up oil spills without absorbing to much water. We learned about the most sufficient and efficient methods for cleaning up an oil spill from the experiment.
Hypothesis:If our four materials are efficient then the materials will contain and absorb the oil on the water.
Independent Variable: Materials
Dependent Variable: Amount of oil cleaned from the water
Controlled Variables: Amount of water, Size of Container
The purpose of this lab experiment was to determine the best containable and absorb-able substance and materials for cleaning up oil spills without absorbing to much water. We learned about the most sufficient and efficient methods for cleaning up an oil spill from the experiment.
Hypothesis:If our four materials are efficient then the materials will contain and absorb the oil on the water.
Independent Variable: Materials
Dependent Variable: Amount of oil cleaned from the water
Controlled Variables: Amount of water, Size of Container