Determination of Chlorophyll in Olive Oil Using the Vernier Spectrometer
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- Author:
- Reierson, David
- Subject:
- Science and Technology
- Institution Name:
- SERC
- Collection:
- Pedagogy in Action (SERC)
- Grade Level:
- Secondary
- Abstract:
In this activity, students will investigate how much chlorophyll is in olive oil using a Varnier Spectrometer. Students will measure and analyze the visible light absorbance spectra of three standard olive oils obtained from any supermarket: extra virgin, regular, and light.
- Languages:
- English
- Material Type:
- Activities and Labs, Assessments, Lesson Plans
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- Text/HTML
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