Innovating Science™ Distance Learning: Forensic Chemistry - Drug Detection

Description

Students work as forensic toxicologists to perform chemical tests in order to determine if all ingredients are what they should be

• Objectives:
  • Work as a forensic toxicologist to determine if someone tainted the cafeteria's chili
  • Determine if any ingredients were substituted for aspirin (stolen form the nurse's office)
  • Perform chemical tests on cafeteria ingredients and control aspirin
• Includes:
  • 4 g acetylsalicylic acid (control)
  • 4 g corn starch
  • 4 g salt
  • 4 g sugar
  • 4 mL sodium hydroxide, 1M
  • 4 mL ferric nitrate, 0.2M
  • 4 mL Lugol's iodine
  • 4 mL deionized water
  • 1 Pk. toothpicks
  • 4 plastic scoops
  • 2 microreaction plates
• Notes:
  • Contains an instruction manual and enough material for two groups

Specifications

• Grade: 7 to 15
• Age: 12 to 20
• Class Size: 2 Lab Groups
• Product Type: Forensic Kit