1999 Category Winners in
Chemistry

First Place: J0419

Lois, Juan A. Grade 7, Los Angeles County
How Do Weather Conditions Affect the Volume and Consistency of a Meringue Cake in Comparison to a Sponge Cake?
Advisor: Ms. Debra Kay Beckett
School: St. Paul the Apostle School, Los Angeles

Second Place: J0421

Marton, Tanya M. Grade 7, Los Angeles County
How Does Molecular Structure Affect the Properties of Soap?
Advisor: Mrs. Darnisha Shah
School: Portola (Gaspar de) Junior High School, Tarzana

Third Place: J0412

Griffin-Roosth, Josie Grade 8, Los Angeles County
Indigo Dyeing
Advisor: Mr. Daniel Brown
School: Adams (John) Middle School, Santa Monica

Honorable Mention: J0429

Smith, Teiwaz T. Grade 7, Humboldt County
Burning Water as Hydrofoam: Producing Hydrogen in Homemade Electrolysis Cells and Controlling the Combustion Rate
Advisor: Mr. Thomas O'Gorman
School: Trinity Valley Elementary School, Willow Creek