Category: Engineering

Lab Report Assignment: Investigating the Effect of Salt on Ice Melting
Objective:
Students will conduct an experiment to observe how the addition of salt affects the rate at which ice melts. They will collect data, create a graph, and write a short lab report based on their findings.
Experiment Overview:
In this experiment, students will measure the time it takes for ice to melt in different salt concentrations.
Materials Needed:
Ice cubes (about 10 cubes)
Table salt (sodium chloride)
Clear plastic or glass containers (3)
Measuring spoons
Stopwatch or timer
Notebook for recording data
Thermometer (optional)
Procedure:
Setup: Prepare three containers and label them as follows:
Container A: No salt (control)
Container B: 1 tablespoon of salt
Container C: 2 tablespoons of salt
Add Ice: Place 3 ice cubes in each container.
Start the Experiment:
Begin the timer as soon as the ice is added to each container.
Observe the melting process, and note the time it takes for each ice cube to completely melt.
Record Data: After all ice has melted, record the time taken for each container.
Repeat: If time allows, repeat the experiment to ensure accuracy and calculate the average time taken for each condition.
Lab Report Structure:
Your lab report should be 1-2 pages (excluding the cover page) and include the following sections:
Title: “The Effect of Salt on the Melting Rate of Ice”
Introduction:
Explain the purpose of the experiment and the science behind why salt affects ice melting.
State your hypothesis regarding how salt will influence the melting rate.
Materials and Methods:
List the materials used.
Describe the experimental procedure clearly.
Results:
Present the collected data in a table (as shown above).
Create a line graph showing the average melting time for each container.
Discussion:
Analyze your results. How did salt affect the melting rate of ice?
Discuss any trends observed in your data.
Identify potential sources of error and suggest improvements for future experiments.
Conclusion:
Summarize your findings and their implications for understanding the effects of salt on ice.
References (if applicable):
Include any sources you used for background information.

Summary of a Journal article
Must include the following:
Introduction
Problem Description
General Methodology
Model Formulation/Solution (math model related to the article must be included)
Relevant mathematical analysis for the project.
Cost parameters
Conclusion
12pt New Times Roman
References must be cited (sources should be no older than 10 years, unless citing methodology)
I am including an Sample (named summary paper sample).
I am also including a peer reviewed article on the subject

Title: The title of the manuscriipt should be concise, specific and relevant. Title should be (Times New Roman-14 point-Bold-Centered).
Author Details: All authors should be listed in the manuscriipt with affiliation details. One author should be designated as corresponding author. (Author Name: Times New Roman-12 point-Bold-Centered, Affiliation & Email: Times New Roman-12 point-Bold-Centered).
Abstract: A qualitative abstract having the key components of the manuscriipt should be summarize withing 200-300 words followed by suitable keywords. (Abstract & keywords: Times New Roman-10 point-Justify).
Main Text should have following headings:
Introduction
Methodology
Materials
Results & Discussion
Conclusions
Conflict of Interest : Authors should declare whether or not the submitted manuscriipt was carried out with a conflict of interest. If yes, please state any personal, professional or financial relationships that could potentially be construed as a conflict of interest. If no, please add “The authors declare no conflict of interest”. (Times New Roman-10 point-Justify).
Author Contributions: Each author’s contribution in the manuscriipt should be highlighted in this section. (Times New Roman-10 point-Justify).
Acknowledgements : Acknowledge the funding agency. (Times New Roman-10 point-Justify).
References : All references must be in APA style and they should be cited at appropriate places within the manuscriipt.
All main heading should be Times New Roman-12 point-Justify.
All subheading should be Times New Roman-11 point-Justify.
Main text of the article should be written in Times New Roman-11 point-Justify.
Mathematical Equations should be written using MS word equation editor with 11 point.
All figures and tables must be cited at appropriate places in manuscriipt. Figure & Table caption: Times New Roman-10 point-Centered.
Plagiarism less than 25% OK

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Lab Report Assignment: Investigating the Effect of Salt on Ice Melting
Objective:
Students will conduct an experiment to observe how the addition of salt affects the rate at which ice melts. They will collect data, create a graph, and write a short lab report based on their findings.
Experiment Overview:
In this experiment, students will measure the time it takes for ice to melt in different salt concentrations.
Materials Needed:
Ice cubes (about 10 cubes)
Table salt (sodium chloride)
Clear plastic or glass containers (3)
Measuring spoons
Stopwatch or timer
Notebook for recording data
Thermometer (optional)
Procedure:
Setup: Prepare three containers and label them as follows:
Container A: No salt (control)
Container B: 1 tablespoon of salt
Container C: 2 tablespoons of salt
Add Ice: Place 3 ice cubes in each container.
Start the Experiment:
Begin the timer as soon as the ice is added to each container.
Observe the melting process, and note the time it takes for each ice cube to completely melt.
Record Data: After all ice has melted, record the time taken for each container.
Repeat: If time allows, repeat the experiment to ensure accuracy and calculate the average time taken for each condition.
Lab Report Structure:
Your lab report should be 1-2 pages (excluding the cover page) and include the following sections:
Title: “The Effect of Salt on the Melting Rate of Ice”
Introduction:
Explain the purpose of the experiment and the science behind why salt affects ice melting.
State your hypothesis regarding how salt will influence the melting rate.
Materials and Methods:
List the materials used.
Describe the experimental procedure clearly.
Results:
Present the collected data in a table (as shown above).
Create a line graph showing the average melting time for each container.
Discussion:
Analyze your results. How did salt affect the melting rate of ice?
Discuss any trends observed in your data.
Identify potential sources of error and suggest improvements for future experiments.
Conclusion:
Summarize your findings and their implications for understanding the effects of salt on ice.
References (if applicable):
Include any sources you used for background information.

( Lab Abstract only) the provided material are so important please read them all before starting on the abstract, moreover, keep in mind that the minimum word limit for the abstract is 250 word and 350 at max:
1st file( Abstract Rubric ) basically the grading rubric.
2nd file( Lab 4 – Abstract( Example)) it’s an example of how the structure of the abstract looks like but the abstract itself not that good.
3rd file ( Lecture 3-260-Technical Writing) explains how the professor expects us to write the abstract ITS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO READ page 1-5 and please follow all instructions in the lecture notes.
4th file ( MEEN 260 Lab 4 Manual) it’s basically the lab manual and all steps are there.
here is a youtube like explain what we did in the lab:

Finally if you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact me any time, also keep in mind that the professor is so strict when it comes to grading so please be concise since its a technical writing course, thank you

A scenario with a number of tasks related to health and safety to be solved , the answer good and precise, without palagrism

A scenario with a number of tasks related to health and safety to be solved , the answer good and precise, without palagrism

Summary of a Journal article
Must include the following:
Introduction
Problem Description
General Methodology
Model Formulation/Solution (math model related to the article must be included)
Relevant mathematical analysis for the project.
Cost parameters
Conclusion
12pt New Times Roman
References must be cited (sources should be no older than 10 years, unless citing methodology)
I am including an Sample (named summary paper sample).
I am also including a peer reviewed article on the subject