Description

Demonstrate the creation of ethanol and
examine its use and effectiveness with this
student experiment. By performing germination,
fermentation, and distillation procedures,
students will produce ethanol and other products.
Two methods are offered for germinating the
corn seed and acquiring the enzyme required for
saccharification of starches in the corn, so that
students can compare each process. Applying
concepts of volatality of liquids, evaporation,
and condensation, students will examine the
combustion of both lab-grade ethanol and
corn ethanol. Observing the differences and
similarities between the ethanol types will
establish a complete understanding of this fuel.
Students will then discuss the future of this new
fuel source and its environmental, economic, and
social impacts. Includes materials for five setups
or nine demonstrations.