To solve my curiosity of medicinal chemistry, I  selected the hydrolysis of aspirin as my topic, due to its applicability to real life. Additionally, I always wanted to understand different types of reaction. In this case, was hydrolysis as I never learnt about it.

For experimentation, I required changes to my methodology due to the limits and ethics concerned with its original requirements. With environmental harms and time limits in mind, I was forced to change all variables by a considerable amount. This led to a similar method with different volumes/amounts used. Therefore, as my variables were pH and temperature, it was vital to ensure the values taken were accurate. This allowed for me to come up with a conclusion with the data produced.

Though my data was difficult to interpret due to anomalies not expected or values being slightly lower or higher, I was able to learn more about the mechanism. I was able to further research and understand why there were anomalies, therefore explaining and solving my question as I investigated.

Through the EE, I have learned to become a stronger problem solver and critical thinker, with multiple issues being encountered during the experiment due to hard to control variables,  I felt I was able to develop as a scientist and a learner due to the learning yielded from understanding more complex mechanisms and interpreting trends.