Name: Mary Long

Them Bones, Them Bones


In this investigation you will see what happens to bones when they are
placed in different
environments. Make observations of the bones before, during and after
being placed in various liquids.
Observations: Take a look at the bones prior to the investigation.
Collect observations of the color structure, texture and measurements.
Record your observations in the data table.
Predictions: What do you think will happen to the bones if they are
soaked in the liquids listed below? Be as descriptive as you can. (BTW –
IDK is not an acceptable answer)
Bone 1: Vinegar
I think it might absorb the vinegar and change in texture.
Bone 2: Bleach
I think it will slowly fall apart over time.
Bone 3: Oven
I think it will become dry and very brittle and get a brown
color to it.
Data Table: Bone 1 Vinegar

5 10
Day 0 3

Mass (g)
19.26g 20.89g 21.30g 14.38g
Length 8.8cm 8.79cm 8.8cm 8.3cm
(cm)

Width 3.4cn 2.3cm 2.5cm 2.1cm

(cm)
Observati Normal bone quality
Green/yellow, hard Became larger Black, and squsihy
ons

Data Table: bone 2 Bleach

Day 0 3 5 10

Mass (g) 11.75g 12.01g 12.03g 8.22g

Length 8.4cm 8.15cm 8.1cm 7.5cm
(cm)
Width 2.3cm 2.5cm 2.4cm 2.1cm
(cm)
Observati Normal looking Smaller and tinted
blue/green, hard smaller brown
ons

Data Table: Bone 3 Oven

Day Before After

Mass (g) 12.96 g 8.07 g

Length 10.65cm 10.4cm
(cm)
Width 2.8cm 2.5cm
(cm)
Observati
ons Normal bone looking Brown/orange