powder lab

1)what are the methods that are used by forensic scientist to determine the nature of an unknown substance (like white powder)?

methods that are used by forensic scientists are using different substances or liquids that may react to what ever powder it is. another method they use is putting the powder on a heating pad and seeing how it reacts if at all.

2)how might this lab be helpful in preparing you for the mission?

this could be helpful because if there were substances we could test them with what info. we already have. this would also be helpful because it shows how to test different things.