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    The document contains data from an experiment testing the effectiveness of various disinfectants (Mouthwash, 10% Chlorox, 70% Ethanol, 0.5% Lysol, 5% Lysol) against E. coli and B. megatherium bacteria at different time intervals. Mouthwash and 5% Lysol were the most effective at killing both bacteria, while 0.5% Lysol was the least effective against both bacteria.

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    The document contains data from an experiment testing the effectiveness of various disinfectants (Mouthwash, 10% Chlorox, 70% Ethanol, 0.5% Lysol, 5% Lysol) against E. coli and B. megatherium bacteria at different time intervals. Mouthwash and 5% Lysol were the most effective at killing both bacteria, while 0.5% Lysol was the least effective against both bacteria.

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    Disinfectant - Lab Report 14

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    The document contains data from an experiment testing the effectiveness of various disinfectants (Mouthwash, 10% Chlorox, 70% Ethanol, 0.5% Lysol, 5% Lysol) against E. coli and B. megatherium bacteria at different time intervals. Mouthwash and 5% Lysol were the most effective at killing both bacteria, while 0.5% Lysol was the least effective against both bacteria.

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    Name of assigned disinfectant: Mouthwash

    Species 0 seconds 30 seconds 1 minute 3 minutes


    E. coli 0 0 0
    3

    B. megatherium 0.33 0.33 0


    3.3

    Pooled Results

    10% Chlorox

    Species 0 seconds 30 seconds 1 minute 3 minutes


    E. coli 0.5 0 0
    3

    B. megatherium 3 0.5 0 1

    70% Ethanol

    Species 0 seconds 30 seconds 1 minute 3 minutes


    E. coli 4 0 0 0

    B. megatherium 2.5 0 0.5 0.5


    0.5% Lysol

    Species 0 seconds 30 seconds 1 minute 3 minutes


    E. coli 2.75 2.5 2.5 2.5

    B. megatherium 2 2.25 1.75 1.75

    5% Lysol

    Species 0 seconds 30 seconds 1 minute 3 minutes


    E. coli 2.5 1.5 2.5 1.5

    B. megatherium 2 0 0.5 0

    Mouthwash
    Species 0 seconds 30 seconds 1 minute 3 minutes
    E. coli 3 0 0 0

    B. megatherium 3.3 0.33 0.33 0


    Which chemical was most effective against each of the bacteria used?

    a. E. coli: Mouthwash

    b. B. megatherium: 5% Lysol

    Which chemical was least effective against each of the bacteria used?

    a) E. coli: 0.5% Lysol


    b) B. megatherium: 0.5% Lysol

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