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Which Diaper Absorbs More?

Which Diaper Absorbs More?. Caitlyn Connelly. Research. A pol ymer is many molecules strung to make long chains. Polymers enhance absorbency. There are two types of polymers in Pampers diapers. They are polyethylene and polypropylene.

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Which Diaper Absorbs More?

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  1. Which Diaper Absorbs More? Caitlyn Connelly

  2. Research • A polymer is many molecules strung to make long chains. • Polymers enhance absorbency. • There are two types of polymers in Pampers diapers. • They are polyethylene and polypropylene. • Huggies contains the polymers: polyacrylate, polypropylene, polyester, and polyethylene. • Absorb means to suck up.

  3. Independent variable- different brands of diapers Dependent variable- amount of water absorbed

  4. Purpose The purpose of this experiment was to determine which diaper absorbs more water. I wanted to know this because my aunt is pregnant and I wanted to help her out by knowing which diaper absorbs more.

  5. Hypothesis If Huggies has more polymers then it absorbs more water then Pampers.

  6. Materials • Scale • 5 Huggies diapers • 5 Pampers diapers • Syringe • Food dye and water mixture • Two bowls

  7. Procedure • First weigh the diaper and record the weight. • Using a syringe add colored water to the diaper until it can’t absorb anymore. • After the diaper reaches its maximum absorption, dispose of the extra water the diaper didn’t absorb. • Then, weigh the diaper again and record the weight. • Next, subtract the second weight from the first weight to determine how much water the diaper absorbed. • Record the difference. • Repeat steps 1-6 for nine more diapers.

  8. Weaknesses and Improvements • I could have used more types of diapers. • I could have did more trials with each type of diaper.

  9. Future Studies

  10. Sources “Absorb.” 9 May 2009 <http://www.meriam-webster.com/dictionary/absorb>. “Absorbency.” 9 May 2009 <http://www.meriam-webster.com/dictionary/absorbency>. “Absorbent.” 9 May 2009 <http://www.meriam-webster.com/dictionary/absorbent>. “Absorber.” 9 May 2009 <http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/absorber?gsrc=2446>.

  11. Sources Anderson, Dr. David. “Baby Diaper Polymer.” 24 April 2009 <http://www.coolscience.org/coolscience/kidScientists/babydiaper.htm>. “Can You Tell Me More About Diapers for a Student Project?” 28 April 2009 <http://babycare.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/babycare.cfg/php/enduser/popup_adp.php?p_sid=KmTmNuwj&p_lva=&p_li=&p_faqid=9433&p_created=1202310151&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0x2J5PSZwx2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwx3Jvd19jbnQ9MTUzLDE1MyZwX3Byb2RzPTY2JnBfy2F0cz0wJnBfcHy9MS42NiZwx2N2PSZwX3Bhz2U9MQ**>.

  12. Sources “Colloid.” 25 May 2009 <http://www.dictionary.reference.com/browse/colloid>. “Gel.” 20 April 2009 <http://www.askoxford.com/concise_oed/gel_1?view:get>.  Grassino, Susana. “Gel: A Short Word With a Long Meaning.” 9 April 2009 <http://pslc.ws/macrogllgel.htm>.

  13. Sources “Huggies Products FAQS.” 29 April 2009 <http://www.huggieshappybaby.com/products/index.aspx?faqs&_nc=633765409990802447&_nockcheck=true>. “What is a Polymer?” 27 April 2009 <http://pslc.ws.macrogl/kidsmac/basics.htm>.

  14. Sources “What is the Grainygel like Stuff in Diapers?” 12 May 2009 <http://babycare.custhelp.com/cgi_bin/babycare.cfglphplenduser/stdadp.php?p faqid=2198&p created=1044986207&p sid=Qpw1 Exj&p accessibility=0&p redirect=&p lva=&p sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmc3Jvd19jbnQ9MjkmcF9wcm9Kcz0mcF9jYXRZPTEyMiZwX3B2PSZwX2NPTEuMTlyJnBfcGFnZT0x&p li=&p topview=1>.

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