Chemistry

S0501 Bellerose, Robert J. Grade 10, Contra Costa County

Development of a Daily-Use Sunscreen Soap Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Viki Acquistapace
School: De La Salle High School, Concord

S0502 Boudoures, Mollie A. Grade 9, Mendocino County

Can You Trust the Label? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Dante Meyer
School: Anderson Valley Junior/Senior High School, Boonville

S0503 Tan, Colleen Grade 10, Los Angeles County

A Chemical Investigation of Water Content and Analysis of pH in Methyl-Ester Fuels using Different Washing Systems Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Michael Winters
School: Gabrielino High School, San Gabriel

S0503 Huang, Losmeiya Grade 10, Los Angeles County

A Chemical Investigation of Water Content and Analysis of pH in Methyl-Ester Fuels using Different Washing Systems Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Michael Winters
School: Gabrielino High School, San Gabriel

S0503 Chu, Alexander E. Grade 11, Los Angeles County

A Chemical Investigation of Water Content and Analysis of pH in Methyl-Ester Fuels using Different Washing Systems Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Michael Winters
School: Gabrielino High School, San Gabriel

S0504 Cox, Vanessa E. Grade 12, Butte County

A Three Year Study of Natural Antibiotics: Analysis of the Bioactive Compound in Arctostaphylus in Various Solvents Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Tom George
School: Pleasant Valley Senior High School, Chico

S0505 Deutsch, Phillip T. Grade 12, Los Angeles County

Category Award
A New "Spin" on the Haasnoot-Altona Equation: Determination of Theta by Variable Solvent and Variable Temperature NMR Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. John Roberts
School: La Canada High School, La Canada

S0506 Dong, Jennifer Grade 12, Los Angeles County

Photooxidation of Cobalt-Bound Thiolato Ligands Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Matthias Selke
School: Alhambra High School, Alhambra

S0507 Fong, Henry Grade 11, Los Angeles County

Quantum Yield Studies of Singlet Oxygen Production by Square Planar Platinum(II) Complexes Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Matthias Selke
School: Alhambra High School, Alhambra

S0507 Tran, Allen H. Grade 11, Los Angeles County

Quantum Yield Studies of Singlet Oxygen Production by Square Planar Platinum(II) Complexes Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Matthias Selke
School: Alhambra High School, Alhambra

S0507 Tang, Johanna Grade 11, Los Angeles County

Quantum Yield Studies of Singlet Oxygen Production by Square Planar Platinum(II) Complexes Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Matthias Selke
School: Alhambra High School, Alhambra

S0508 He, Kaidi Grade 11, Orange County

Synthesis of Palladium Nanowires by Electrodeposition onto Highly Oriented Pyrolitic Graphite Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. David Knight
School: University High School, Irvine

S0509 Hess, Amber I. Grade 11, Monterey County

Category Award
Enhanced Color Thin-Layer Chromatography: A Novel, New Technique to Extend the Chemist's Venerable Chromatography Tool Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Kimberley Cousins
School: Stevenson (Robert Louis) High School, Pebble Beach

S0510 Ho, Isaac F. Grade 11, Santa Clara County

Temperature's Effect on the Collision Rate Factor Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Katherine Moser
School: Gunn (Henry M.) High School, Palo Alto

S0511 Huang, Ryan Y. Grade 12, Orange County

The Effect of Oxidizing Agents on the Surface Energy of Plastics Project Abstract
Advisor: <none acknowledged>
School: Villa Park High School, Villa Park

S0512 Ito, William R. Grade 11, Orange County

Studying Clean: Determining the Effectiveness of Six HE Laundry Detergents upon Various Stains on White Cotton Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Bob Ferazzi
School: University High School, Irvine

S0513 Jordan, Annick-Marie S. Grade 9, Los Angeles County

Making and Testing Soap Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. John Shirajian
School: Ribet Academy, Los Angeles

S0514 Karin, Todd A. Grade 10, Santa Clara County

Calcium Oxalate as a Protector of Marble Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Vicky Wendell
School: Los Gatos High School, Los Gatos

S0515 Khan, Syedali A. Grade 11, Riverside County

What Is the Effect of Temperature on the Corrosion of Aluminum? Project Abstract
Advisor: <none acknowledged>
School: Jurupa Valley High School, Mira Loma

S0516 Kostandova, Natalya Grade 10, Riverside County

Thin-Layer Chromatography vs. Spectroscopy: Analysis Techniques of Color Identification in Cosmetics Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Katharine Atkinson
School: North (John Wesley) High School, Riverside

S0517 Kravchenko, Dmitry Grade 12, Los Angeles County

Modification of Calcium-Phosphate Coatings on Titanium by Recombinant Amelogenin Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Joseph Cocozza
School: Bravo (Francisco) Medical Magnet High School, Los Angeles

S0518 Loren, So-Ky R. Grade 10, Mendocino County

Electrolysis Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Erin Vaccaro
School: Willits Charter School, Willits

S0519 Magallon, Fernando G. Grade 12, San Diego County

Using Fluorescence Quenching as an Indicator for Successful Reaction in Copper (I) Catalyzed [3+2] Cycloaddition Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Warren Lewis
School: Chula Vista Senior High School, Chula Vista

S0520 Shanahan, Sean J. Grade 11, Mendocino County

Recipe for Disaster Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Robert Kirkpatrick
School: Willits High School, Willits

S0520 Markey, Robert J. Grade 11, Mendocino County

Recipe for Disaster Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Rob Kirkpatrick
School: Willits High School, Willits

S0521 Mathis, Alison S. Grade 11, Kern County

Viability of a Simple "At-Home" Test of Relative Amounts of Ascorbic Acid Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Naureen Fielding
School: Mojave Senior High School, Mojave

S0522 Mead, Dana A. Grade 10, Kern County

Does the Amount of Ammonia Affect Forming Salt Crystals? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Leslie Moe
School: Taft Union High School, Taft

S0523 Nawabi, Sliman M. Grade 11, Orange County

The Effect of Different Types of Woods on the Energy Released in a Combustion Reaction Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Mike Antrim
School: Woodbridge High School, Irvine

S0524 Rajagopal, Aditya Grade 12, Orange County

Category Award
Synthesis of Gallium Oxide Nanowires by Chemical Vapor Deposition Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Robert Ferazzi
School: University High School, Irvine

S0525 Shepherd, Cameron J. Grade 11, Los Angeles County

Category Award
Ionic Equilibria Control by Hydrophilic Micellar Sequestration Applied to Purification of Oily Mixed Radioactive Waste Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Robert Bolton
School: Claremont High School, Claremont

S0526 Steenblock-Smith, Teiwaz T. Grade 12, Humboldt County

Hydrofoam: Changing the Way the World is Powered Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Bede Smith
School: Arcata High School, Arcata

S0527 Sun, Zhuo (Matthew) Grade 11, Orange County

Comparing Lactose Percentage between Whole Milk and Powdered Milk Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Shannon Bunch
School: University High School, Irvine

S0528 Totten, Claire A. Grade 9, Ventura County

FCSI: Fingerprinting the Crime Scene Investigation Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Kathy Havel
School: La Reina High School, Thousand Oaks

S0529 Tran, Samantha V.A. Grade 10, Santa Clara County

Ice Spike Formation in the Presence of a Strong Wind Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. John C. Howe
School: Presentation High School, San Jose

S0529 Tubera, Kristina N. Grade 11, Santa Clara County

Ice Spike Formation in the Presence of a Strong Wind Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. John C. Howe
School: Presentation High School, San Jose

S0530 Woolf, Rachel L. Grade 10, San Diego County

Discovery of a New Natural Dye in My Own Backyard: Ipomoea indica Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Leslie Gushwa
School: San Dieguito High School Academy, Encinitas

S0531 Zaman, Arman S. Grade 10, Orange County

The Effect of Electrolyte and Non-Electrolyte Solutes on the Freezing Point Depression of Water Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Bob Ferazzi
School: University High School, Irvine

S0532 Zenker, Joshua M. Grade 9, Mendocino County

From the Fryer to the Fuel Tank Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Dante Meyers
School: Anderson Valley Junior/Senior High School, Boonville

S0599 Muirheid, Ashley N. Grade 10, Fresno County

How Do Various Nonwoven Medical Gowns Compare as Barriers Against UV Radiation? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Wayne Garabedian
School: Clovis West High School, Fresno