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Chem Investigatory Proj

This document summarizes a student's chemistry project analyzing the contents of different brands of cold drinks. The student thanks her chemistry teacher for guidance. Tests were performed to detect the presence of substances like carbon dioxide, glucose, phosphate, alcohol, and sucrose. The pH of different drinks was also measured. The project found that while all drinks contained these substances, the amounts varied between brands. Potential disadvantages of cold drinks are discussed, such as links to weight gain, bone health issues, and dental erosion. However, some alternative uses of cold drinks are also noted.

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Chem Investigatory Proj

This document summarizes a student's chemistry project analyzing the contents of different brands of cold drinks. The student thanks her chemistry teacher for guidance. Tests were performed to detect the presence of substances like carbon dioxide, glucose, phosphate, alcohol, and sucrose. The pH of different drinks was also measured. The project found that while all drinks contained these substances, the amounts varied between brands. Potential disadvantages of cold drinks are discussed, such as links to weight gain, bone health issues, and dental erosion. However, some alternative uses of cold drinks are also noted.

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MRS.

MONA CHAWLA

BHAWANA RAWAT( MAHIMA KUMARI(11 Class 11th A

Determination of Contents of Cold Drinks *Chemistry Project*

It would be my utmost pleasure to express my sincere thanks to my chemistry teacher Mrs. Mona Chawla in providing a helping hand in this project. Her valuable guidance, support and supervision all through this project are responsible for attaining its present form. I would also like to thank my parents as they encouraged me to put forward my

*Theory*
Cold drinks of different brands are composed of alcohol, carbohydrates, carbon dioxide, phosphate ions etc. These soft drinks give feeling of warmth, lightness and have a tangy taste which is liked by everyone. Carbon dioxide is responsible for the formation of froth on shaking the bottle. The carbon dioxide gas is dissolved in water to form carbonic acid which is also responsible for the tangy taste. Carbohydrates are the naturally occurring organic compounds and are major source of energy to our body. General formula of carbohydrates is CX (H2O)Y. On the basis of their molecule size carbohydrates are classified as:Monosaccharide, Disaccharides and Polysaccharides. Glucose is a monosaccharide with formula C6H12O6 .It occurs in Free State in the ripen grapes in bones and also in many sweet fruits. It is also present in human blood to the extent of about 0.1%. Sucrose is one of the most useful disaccharides in our daily life. It is widely distributed in nature in juices, seeds and also in flowers of many plants. The main source of sucrose is sugar cane juice which contain 15-20 % sucrose and sugar beet which has about 10-17 % sucrose. The molecular formula of sucrose is C12H22O11. It is produced by a mixture of glucose and fructose. It is non-reducing in nature whereas glucose is reducing. Cold drinks are a bit acidic in nature and their acidity can be measured by finding their pH value. The pH values also depend upon the acidic contents such as citric acid and phosphoric acid.

*Aim* Comparative Study and Qualitative Analysis of brands of Cold Drinks available in market.

*Apparatus* Test Tubes Test Tube Holder Test Tube Stand Stop Watch Beaker Bunsen Burner pH Paper Tripod Stand China Dish Wire Gauge

*Chemicals Required*
Iodine Solution Potassium Iodide Sodium Hydroxide Lime Water Fehlings A & B Solution Concentrated Nitric Acid Benedict Solution Ammonium Molybdate

*Detection Of pH*
Experiment Small samples of cold drinks of different brands were taken in a test tube and put on the pH paper. The change in color of pH paper was noticed and was compared with standard pH scale. Observation Sr. No. Name Of The Drink 1 Coca Cola 2 Sprite

Color Change pH Value Pinkish 23 Dark Orange 3

Inference Soft Drinks are generally acidic because of the presence of citric acid and phosphoric acid. pH values of cold drinks of different brand are different due to the variation in amount of acidic content.

*Test For Carbon Dioxide*


Experiment As soon as the bottles were opened, one by one the samples were passed through lime water. The lime water turned milky. Observation
Sr. No. Name Of The Drink Time Taken (sec) Conclusion

1 Coca cola 2 Sprite

28 20

Presence of CO2 Presence of CO2

Inference All the soft drinks contain dissolved carbon dioxide in water. The carbon dioxide (CO2) dissolves in water to form carbonic acid, which is responsible for its tangy taste. Chemical Reaction Ca(OH)2 (s) + CO2 (g) CaCO3 (s) + H2O(l)

*Test For Glucose*


Experiment Glucose is a reducing sugar acid. Its presence is detected by the following test:1.Benedicts Reagent Test Small samples of cold drinks of different brands were taken in a test tube and a few drops of Benedicts reagent were added. The test tube was heated for few seconds. Formation of reddish color confirmed the presence of glucose in cold drinks. Observation Sr. No. Name Of The Drink Observation Conclusion 1 Coca Cola Reddish Color Precipitate Glucose is Present 2 Sprite Reddish Color Precipitate Glucose is Present Inference All the samples gave positive test for glucose with Benedicts reagent. Hence all the drinks contain glucose.

*Test For Phosphate*


Experiment Small samples of each brand of cold drinks were taken in separate test tubes and Ammonium Molybdate followed by concentrated Nitric Acid (HNO3) was added to it. The solution was heated. Appearance of canary-yellow precipitate confirmed the presence of phosphate ions in cold drinks. Observation Sr. No. 1 2 Name Of The Drink Obs. Conclusion Coca Cola Canary Yellow Precipitate Phosphate is Present Sprite Canary Yellow Precipitate Phosphate is Present

Inference All the soft drinks samples gave positive test for phosphate ions. Hence all the cold drinks contain phosphate.

*Test For Alcohol*


Experiment Small samples of each brand of cold drinks were taken in separate test tubes and Iodine followed by Potassium Iodide and Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) solution was added to each test tube. Then the test tubes were heated in hot water bath for 30 minutes. Appearance of yellow coloured precipitate confirmed the presence of alcohol in cold drinks. Observation Sr. No. 1 2 Name Of The Drink Coca Cola Sprite Observation Yellow Precipitate Yellow Precipitate Conclusion Alcohol is Present Alcohol is Present

Inference All the cold drinks samples gave positive test for alcohol. Hence all the cold drinks contain alcohol.

*Test for Sucrose*


Experiment 5 ml samples of each brand of cold drinks were taken in separate china dishes and were heated very strongly until changes occur. Black colored residue left confirmed the presence of sucrose in cold drinks. Observation Sr. No. 1 2 Name Of The Drink Observation Coca Cola Black Residue Sprite Black Residue Conclusion Sucrose is Present Sucrose is Present

Inference All the brands of cold drinks contain sucrose. But amount of sucrose varies in each brand of drink.

Precautions*
Some of the precautions which need to be taken care of are 1.Concentrated solutions should be handled with immense care. 2. Hands should be washed thoroughly after performing each experiment. 3. If possible, one should wear hand gloves to prevent from any possible damage. 4. If chemicals come into contact with your skin or eyes, flush immediately with copious amounts of water. 5. Never leave burners unattended. Turn them off whenever you leave your workstation. 6. Never point a test tube or any vessel that you are heating at yourself or your neighbor.

*Conclusion*
DIS-ADVANTAGES OF COLD DRINKS 1. Soft drinks are little more harmful than sugar solution. As they contain sugar in large amount which cause problems in diabetes patients. 2. Soft drinks can cause weight gain as they interfere with the bodys natural ability to suppress hunger feeling. 3. Soft drinks have ability to dissolve the calcium so they are also harmful for our bones. 4. Soft drinks contain phosphoric acid which has a pH of 2.8. So they can dissolve a nail in about 4 days. 5. For transportation of soft drinks syrup the commercial truck must use the hazardous matter place cards reserved for highly consive material. 6. Soft drinks have also ability to remove blood so they are very harmful to our body. USES OF COLD DRINKS 1. Cold drinks can be used as toilet cleaners. 2. They can remove rust spots from chrome car humpers. 3. They clean corrosion from car battery terminals. 4. Soft drinks are used as an excellent detergent to remove grease from clothes. 5. They can loose a rusted bolt.

*Bibliography*
Following books and websites were a source for my project . Comprehensive Chemistry Lab Manual www. Google.com www.Wikipedia.com www. Icbse.com www. Unoregon.edu

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