Part I: Using the lab animation, fill in the data table below to gather your data, and use it to help you generate your hypothesis, outcomes, and analysis.Energy SourceFuel (Coal)/Uranium Need
Name: Michael Stevens
Date: Tue, 6/11/19
Instructor’s Name: Rochelle Troyano
Assignment: SCI203 Phase 4 Lab Report
Title: Analysis of Energy Sources
Instructions: You will write a 1-page lab report using the scientific method.
When your lab report is complete – submit it in the classroom.
Part I: Using the lab animation, fill in the data table below to gather your data, and use it to help you generate your hypothesis, outcomes, and analysis.
| Energy Source | Fuel (Coal)/Uranium Needed (tons) | CO2 Emissions | Sulfur Dioxide and Other Emissions (tons) | Radioactivity mSv (millisievert) | Solid Waste (tons) | Accidents |
| Coal Q1 | 625,000 | 1.75 mil | 75,000 | 0.25 mSv | 150,000 | |
| Coal Q2 | 1.25 mil | 3.5 mil | 150,000 | .5 mSv | 150,000 | Heath impairments |
| Coal Q3 | 1.875 mil | 5.25 mil | 225,000 | .75 mSv | 450,000 | Worker facilities |
| Coal Q4 | 2.5 mil | 7 mil | 300,000 | 1 mSv | 600,000 | Fire destruction |
| Nuclear Q1 | 18,750 / 7.5 | 52,5000 | 0.0025 mSv | 62.5 | ||
| Nuclear Q2 | 37,5000 / 15 | 105,000 | 0.005 mSv | 125 | ||
| Nuclear Q3 | 56,250 / 22.5 | 157,5000 | 0.0075 mSv | 187.5 | Minor emissions | |
| Nuclear Q4 | 75,000 / 30 | 210,000 | 0.01mSv | 250 | Catastrophic releases leading to radiation sickness, death, and environmental contamination |
Note on Radioactivity: A coal plant releases 100 times more radioactivity than a nuclear power plant because of the natural presence of radioactive compounds (uranium, thorium) in the coal. Millisievert (mSv) is a high-level radiation unit, and 1 mSv = 1/1,000 of a sievert. This is used to express the level of radiation exposure, which indicated an individual’s increased risk of developing cancer.
Reference
Nebel, B.J., & Wright, R. T. (2008). Environmental science: Toward a sustainable future. (9th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
End of Activity
Part II: Write a 1-page lab report using the following scientific method sections:
Purpose
The purpose of this lab is to provide perceived concerns with the use of nuclear power energy, Uranium, as well-as the use of coal plants
Introduction
This is an investigation of what is currently known about the question being asked. Use background information from credible references to write a short summary about concepts in the lab. List and cite references in APA style.
Hypothesis/Predicted Outcome
A hypothesis is an educated guess. Based on what you have learned and written about in the Introduction, state what you expect to be the results of the lab procedures.
Methods
Summarize the procedures that you used in the lab. The Methods section should also state clearly how data (numbers) were collected during the lab; this will be reported in the Results/Outcome section.
Results/Outcome
Provide here any results or data that were generated while doing the lab procedure.
Discussion/Analysis
In this section, state clearly whether you obtained the expected results. Also discuss the results and what you learned from this lab.
Note: You can use the lab data to help you discuss the results and what you learned.
Provide references in APA format. This includes a reference list and in-text citations for references used in the Introduction section.
Give your paper a title, and identify each section as specified above. Although the hypothesis will be a 1-sentence answer, the other sections will need to be paragraphs to adequately explain your experiment.
