1. Does moisture effect burn of wood? Chemistry Jimmy Moore
Science Fair Project
Does moisture effect burn of wood?
Chemistry
Jimmy Moore

2. Statement of the Problem
Will moisture affect how long wood burns compared to dry wood?

3. Project Overview
I will take one log, chop it into six different logs, pour water on three of the six logs, and set them o

4. Research Research showed that dry wood burns longer than wet wood
Water puts out fire
The larger the wood the longer it burns

5. Variables
Independent variable: The one variable that you purposely change and test.
Dependent variable: The measure of change observed because of the independent variable. It is important to decide how you are going to measure the change. (Operational Definition)
Constant variables: These are the things that are kept the same throughout your experiments.
Control group: This is the group used to compare with the independent variable. State why the CG makes logical sense for the experiment by giving a reason for the selection.

6. Hypothesis
Based on the research you have done, you will be writing an answer or solution – your best educated guess – to your question. Make sure you write down your hypothesis before you begin your experiment.

7. Materials Six pieces of a log Half a liter of water An area to burn in
Matches or lighter
Stopwatch
Fire starter

8. Procedure Cut wood to make smaller shape Gather materials needed
Pour water on three of the pieces of wood
Pour rubbing alcohol on both for a fire starter
Put on fire resistant gloves
Start fire on one log
Start stopwatch
Repeat steps six and seven
Record average time

9. Photos
No photos

10. Data/Observations (Analyzes)
Wet Wood
Dry Wood
Number of logs 1
4:30
11:47 2
4:27
11:32 3
4:19
11:29
Time

11. Conclusion
My conclusion shows that my hypothesis was correct. The dry wood did indeed burn a whole five minutes longer than the wet wood. The piece of wood burned longer with the dry wood than with the wet wood.

12. Possible Experimental Errors
Some experimental errors could be that the area is different as the logs burn at different times.
If I don’t put the exact same amount of water on logs
The size of logs

13. Applications and Recommendations
Pour the exact same amounts of water on each log.
Make the logs the exact same size
Make larger logs

14. Works Cited
"Best Burning Wood Firewood." Master Sweep Chimney Service. Web. 14 May <
"Dry Wood - Why Is It Important? - Custom Fireplaces & More." Your Complete Fireplace and Stove Gallery - Custom Fireplaces & More. Web. 14 May <
"Wood Burning Basics." Your Portal to the Post-Petroleum, Climate Moderating Future. Web. 14 May <