Chemistry I Core Labs

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Purpose:
To determine whether substances are ionic or covalent from some of their physical properties.

Summary:
Students test selected ionic and covalent substances to determine patterns in their melting point, solubility, and conductivity.

Objectives Links:
1. B: Electrons

Process Skills Checklist

Materials:

• aluminum foil
• sulfur
• salt
• distilled water
• sugar
• small spatula
• sand
• hot plate
• napthalene
• small test tubes

Safety Concerns:
Room needs to be well ventilated. Heat is used.

Revision Date:
Summer 2001