Board Game
For this project we had to create a board game while incorporating various types of chemical reactions. We built a Jurassic park themed board. The players rolled dice to see how far they would travel. Our project included 4 chemical reactions incorporated throughout the game. The first reaction represented a frozen lake. The second was an erupting volcano. The third was a light warning the player launch was near. Finally, a balloon fills up simulating leaving the island.
Content and Concepts
Reaction one - Cu(NO3)2 + Na2CO3 - This was a double displacement reaction creating a bright blue precipitate when combined. Designed to look like freezing lake.
Reaction two - Al + CuCl2 - This was a single replacement reaction involving the replacement of copper with aluminum, dissolving the aluminum and completing our circuit.
Reaction three - KI + H2O2 - Decomposition reaction that created foam when dish soap was added. Used to create the lava flowing out of the volcano.
Reaction four - C2H3O2 + NaHCO3 - Reaction between vinegar and sodium bicarbonate (backing soda) to created CO2 and fill our balloon at the end of the game.
Double Replacement - A type of chemical reaction where two compounds react, and the positive ions (cation) and the negative ions (anion) of the two reactants switch places, forming two new compounds or products
Single Replacement - A type of chemical reaction where an element reacts with a compound and takes the place of another element in that compound
Decomposition Reaction - A decomposition reaction is when one compound breaks apart into two or more elements or compounds.
Synthesis Reaction- A synthesis reaction is when two or more elements or compounds all combine to form only one product. If a reaction has a single product, it must be a synthesis reaction.
Physical Change - Changes affecting the form of a chemical substance, but not its chemical composition
Reaction two - Al + CuCl2 - This was a single replacement reaction involving the replacement of copper with aluminum, dissolving the aluminum and completing our circuit.
Reaction three - KI + H2O2 - Decomposition reaction that created foam when dish soap was added. Used to create the lava flowing out of the volcano.
Reaction four - C2H3O2 + NaHCO3 - Reaction between vinegar and sodium bicarbonate (backing soda) to created CO2 and fill our balloon at the end of the game.
Double Replacement - A type of chemical reaction where two compounds react, and the positive ions (cation) and the negative ions (anion) of the two reactants switch places, forming two new compounds or products
Single Replacement - A type of chemical reaction where an element reacts with a compound and takes the place of another element in that compound
Decomposition Reaction - A decomposition reaction is when one compound breaks apart into two or more elements or compounds.
Synthesis Reaction- A synthesis reaction is when two or more elements or compounds all combine to form only one product. If a reaction has a single product, it must be a synthesis reaction.
Physical Change - Changes affecting the form of a chemical substance, but not its chemical composition
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Reflection
This project was definitely very unique. I have done many projects over the years and this was really original. One thing my group did really well was incorporating the reactions into the theme of the game. The volcano was a great aesthetic addition and the lava looked great. We were also able to work pretty well with each other which enable us to finish up this project relatively quickly. One thing we didn't do so well was deciding which reactions to use. It took us a while to pick ones we thought would fit the theme while satisfying the requirements. Overall I enjoyed this project and I think my group did a great job!