IA Chemistry Proposal Form

Name: Duozon R. Gaye Date

INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION PROPOSAL

Research Question:
Which drinks has the most efficiency (rate of replacing) for replacing
lost calcium and sodium during/after exercises/physical training?

Description of research topic:

Electrolytes efficiency in the human body
Electrolytes, minerals found in human body, are crucial to human for
performing task, which include: carrying electrical impulse across
neighboring cells in order to promote muscle contractions and nerve
impulses. Electrolytes, in abundance, found in the human body are
calcium(most abundant; stored in teeth and bones to make them
stronger), sodium(major cation found outside the cell; regulates the
total amount of water in the body and plays a major role in neuronal
and nerve signaling), potassium(major cation found inside the cell;
essential for proper functioning of the heart, kidneys, muscles, nerves
and digestive system), phosphate(make up 1% of body weight; found
in teeth and bones to promote formation), chloride(major anion found
outside the cell; plays a critical role in keeping the proper balance of
body fluids and maintaining the bodys magnesium balance. and
magnesium(fourth abundance mineral in the body; helps maintain
normal muscle contraction and nerve functions).
Electrolyte imbalance can develop in the body as a result of
deficiency in the body, which might be caused by loss of body fluid
(during vomiting, diarrhea, sweating, etc.). Furthermore, majority of
health problems is related to the imbalance of sodium, potassium or
calcium.
In order to prevent or cure Electrolyte Imbalance, a person should
absorb numerous electrolytes that can be find in many nutrition. That
is, a person should always ingest substances with high electrolytes to
be able to replace the loss electrolytes.

[The role of electrolytes in our body: by Sonia Gulati on May 7, 2016;

https://www.symptomfind.com/nutrition-supplements/role-of-electrolytes-in-the-
body/]

Reason for choice of research topic:

There are numerous important reasons for me researching on this topic.

These reasons include:
 I have been advised by doctors to either drink
I believe that by exploring this topic, I will be able to better
understand the aspect of how electrolysis works in drinks. The
idea/concept/knowledge that I will obtain from the exploration can
even be applied in other fields of knowledge.
I also believe that the result from this exploration will give me a
clearer understanding of what is crucial to be taken in by the body to
avoid Electrolyte Imbalance
Interestingly, I am dreaming of being a doctor that is interested in the
healthy life of people. The understanding from this experiment will
enhance my skills in informing and aiding people on how to replace
their lost electrolytes quickly and efficiently.
Generally, during this exploration, I will obtained greater
understanding of how to use lab apparatus efficiently to get a reliable
results.

Identification of key variables:

Independent Variable: Types of drink
Dependent Variable: Concentration of calcium and sodium ions
Controlled Variables:
Temperature (all experiment will be done in a particular setting; simultaneously.)
Volume of drink(the volume of each drinks will be measured using a beaker)
Voltage
Types of Wire
Duration

Proposed research methodology and key materials required:

Materials:
Beakers
Salt bridge
Wires
Clips
Fruit drinks
Distilled water
Energy drinks
Sport drinks
Straw

Procedure:
Electrolysis Process

Methods of identifying:
Flame test
Sodium: orange
Calcium: black red