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History & Culture

Background

Research QuestionWhat effects do different types of vinegar have on egg shells, to examine the effect of the high volume of vinegar consumed in Chinese diets on the erosion of teeth?

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DataAverage Amount of NaOH to Titrate (mL)Type of Vinegar123AverageApple Cider15.315.114.915.10.2Rice14.513.514.914.30.8Flavoring15.716.315.115.70.6White12.913.413.913.40.5Water + acid10.811.511.411.20.4

Type of VinegarAverage Reaction Rate x 10^-3 mol/minApple Cider1.40.4Rice 1.60.5Flavoring1.30.4White1.70.5Water + Acid2.10.6

Errors & ImprovementsAnalysisCitationsA Glance of Chinese Tea Culture: Resources. ACI Clinic & Wellness Center, 2011. Web. 13 June 2011. .

Kaleidoscope -- Food Culture. Cultural China, 2010. Web. 13 June 2011. .

Life Tips: Magical Functions of Vinegar. Cultural China, 2010. Web. 13 June 2011. .

Vinegar: Food Adventures in China and Beyond. Jessie and the Giant Plate, 2011. Web. 13 June 2011. .

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