Acetone By: Rachel Reichow

Acetone Chemical Name: Acetone Chemical Formula: C 3 H 6 O commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Acetone-displayed.png y/operations/identity.html

Discovery Presumed to have been used in the Middle Ages There is documented use in the 17 th century Jean Beguin used it for various medical purposes in Paris, France kids.britannica.com

Timeline Acetone is used for medical purposes 1674 Anton Van Leeuwenhoek describes bacteria by using a microscope 1608 The first refracting telescope is invented

Properties Physical Colorless Found as a liquid Boiling Point: 56.2 ˚ C Chemical Flammable Will react with iron and steel Capable of dissolving many fats and resins firstsafetysigns.co.uken.wikipedia.org

C 3 H 6 O + 4 O 2 3 CO H 2 O The Law of Conservation of Mass states that the mass of all reactants must equal the mass of all products in a chemical equation. This reaction is a combustion reaction. We know this because all combustion reactions take place when a substance reacts with oxygen to produce heat and light.

Fun Facts Acetone is the main ingredient in nail polish remover Acetone has the ability to dissolve styrofoam and plastic cups Acetone mixes with water (most organic solvents do not) Acetone will remove permanent marker Acetone is commonly used in the skin rejuvenation process

Discussion I chose to do the compound acetone because I enjoy painting my finger nails and it is the main ingredient in most nail polish removers. Scientist are also trying to find a way for acetone to be used in fuel for cars as a more fuel- efficient way to travel.

Resources inventors.about.com/od/timelines/a/Seventee nth_2.htm icanhasscience.com/fun-stuff/top-10-things- you-did-or-didn%E2%80%99t-know-about- acetone/