Acknowledgements

Every science fair project I do is supported by my family and friends. I would like to take this opportunity to thank my parents, Bruce and Shelly Full, for their continued support and understanding, help with general project organization, and providing me with materials to work with for my project. I would like to thank my sister, Vivian Full, for her interest and support in what I am doing, which will encourage her own science fair endeavours as well. Additionally, I would like to thank all of my friends, who have supported me through everything. Particularly, thank you to Malcolm Stagg for his support and general advice, Kathleen Ang for her unconditional support, Rosanna Ma for her support, and Rachael Mostowy for being awesome. I would also like to thank the family lovebird, Kiwi Ganondorf Birdie.

As well, I extend my thanks to my teacher, Mr. Sandblom, who has encouraged my scientific pursuits and assisted with registration. I would also like to thank everybody who has assisted with my previous endeavours in science fair the past seven years, for without those experiences, I would not have this one.

Thank you to the Canada Wide Virtual Science Fair for hosting this website, and providing this opportunity.
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