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Mouthwash and Salt Runoff Effects on Algae
David StragarPittsburgh Central Catholic
PJAS 2010
Introduction
Most algal deaths result from salt runoff. During winter, road salt runoff escalates. Many attempts have been made to create a
safe ice melt salt.
Runoff Is part of the water cycle and describes the
water that flows over a land surface. ◦ Materials that are transported on surface runoff
are salt, fertilizers, petroleum, pesticides, herbicides, pharmaceuticals, hygiene products, etc.
◦ Water source runoff pollution?◦ Mouthwash runoff?
Variable #1: Listerine
Listerine is made to kill bacteria in the oral cavity that cause plaque buildup and bad breath.
Ingredients: water, menthol, methyl salicylate, eucalyptol, thymol, alcohol, benzoic acid, sorbitol, sodium benzoate
Sodium chloride is the salt most responsible for the salinity of the ocean.
Aside from road de-icing, salt can have many other uses, from cooking, manufacturing pulp and paper, to setting dyes in textiles and fabric.
Variable #2: NaCl
This is a high resolution picture of Halite
A more commonly known form of NaCl known as table salt
Base of aquatic food chain
Algal Importance
Used as a bio indicator for aquatic environments
Common algal like protist Extremely tolerant of many habitats Capable of survival in both salt and water
environments Partial heterotrophs can attain food through
endocytosis and photosynthesis
Euglena
Spectrophotometer Device that measures light intensity or
wavelengths of light Used for measuring light absorption Measures the light absorption of the algae
◦ More absorption = more algae◦ Wavelength: 430nm
Former Experiments Effects of road salt on the environment were
first noticed in the 1950s Along the Minnesota highway, trees within a
3.4 mile radius of the road were showing indications of salt related death.
At this same time period the New Hampshire government reported the death and removal of about 14,000 trees due to salt related problems.
To determine if mouthwash or NaCl have any significant effect on algae growth and survival.
Determine any synergistic effects of these variables
Purpose
Hypotheses
Alternative: Mouthwash and NaCl will effect Euglena growth.
Null hypothesis: Mouthwash and NaCl will not effect Euglena growth.
Euglena gracilis algae NaCl stock concentration of 10% Cool Mint Listerine Mouthwash 37 Test tubes Test tube rack Spectrophotometer Grow light source Soil water Macro pipette and tips Micropipette and tips Spring water Notebook Calculator
Materials
Procedure
0 Mouthwash Concentration .1 Mouthwash Concentration .01 Mouthwash Concentration
0% NaCl 1 mL Soil Water 1 mL Soil Water 1 mL Soil Water
1 mL Algae 1 mL Algae 1 mL Algae
3 mL Spring Water 2.7 mL Spring Water 2.97 mL Spring water
0 mL Mouthwash 0.3 mL Mouthwash 0.03 mL Mouthwash
5 mL Total Volume 5 mL Total Volume 5 mL Total Volume
1% NaCl 1 mL Soil Water 1 mL Soil Water 1 mL Soil Water
1 mL Algae 1 mL Algae 1 mL Algae
2.97 mL Spring Water 2.67 mL Spring Water 2.94 mL Spring Water
0.03 mL NaCl 0.03 mL NaCl 0.03 mL NaCl
0 mL Mouthwash 0.3 mL Mouthwash 0.03 mL Mouthwash
5 mL Total Volume 5 mL Total Volume 5 mL Total Volume
5% NaCl 1 mL Soil Water 1 mL Soil Water 1 mL Soil Water
1 mL Algae 1 mL Algae 1 mL Algae
2.55 mL Spring Water 2.25 mL Spring Water 2.520 mL Spring Water
0.45 mL NaCl 0.45 mL NaCl 0.45 mL NaCl
0 mL Mouthwash 0.3 mL Mouthwash 0.03 mL Mouthwash
1. Fill 36 Test tubes as follows
1. Record all absorbance readings at 430 nm for all tubes.
2. Place test tube rack under grow light.
3. Record absorbance on days 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9.
4. Spring water was added to the tubes to replace water lost due to evaporation
Procedure
Limitations and Extensions Limitations
◦ Algae was not kept at the same temperature each day.
◦ Weather variations could have slightly effected data.◦ Algal cultures might not have been in optimal health
Extensions◦ Algal health- the study will be repeated using a fresh
culture and a longer period of observation◦ Different light fixtures and sources◦ Larger sample size
Mouthwash and NaCl Effects on Algal Growth
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