WHODUNNIT? Honors Chemistry

INFO Read through the “Scenario” on the assignment. Please keep in mind that this is a press release, and not all press release information can be trusted. Your task is to analyze the suspects, investigate the crime scene, and analyze the known samples against the unknown sample from the crime scene, to determined who committed the crime and with what.

VICTIM: Mr. Filet Minion

Suspect #1: Mrs. Marinara Mrs. Marinara was found with leaded crystal tray in the trunk of her car. She said she was bringing the table settings, but forgot the rest of the settings.

SUSPECT #2: Mr. Pesto Mr. Pesto supposedly arrived at the cabin at 5:20 pm. When police searched him he had zinc plated swiss army knife in his pocket. He stated that he brought it to help open the beverage bottles.

SUSPECT #3: Mr. Alfredo Mr. Alfredo supposedly arrive at the cabin at 6:05 pm. When police searched him he had steel snow tire chains and a shovel. He said he was going to go skiing after the party. Curiously, no ski gear was found in his car.

SUSPECT #4: Ms. Stromboli Ms. Stromboli supposedly arrived at the cabin at 7:45 pm. When police searched her she had a softball bag full of aluminum bats. She said she just came from a softball practice that ran late. She coaches the team.

Crime Scene Take copious and detailed notes and a detailed drawing of the crime scene on the appropriate spot on the worksheet.

TO CONTINUE THE INVESTIGATION: Continue on to the data section of this presentation, collect the data, and then proceed with the instructions on the lab instructions.