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Purpose: Demonstrate characteristics related to mixtures and solutions.
Summary: Students will participate in three different activities that demonstrate specific characteristics of mixtures and solutions.
Objectives Links:
1. A & B: Physical Properties
1. C: Physical Changes
1. Local: Mixtures
Process Skills Checklist
Materials:
- student worksheets
- polystyrene peanuts
- acetone
- rubber gloves
- beaker
- sugar
- flour
- powdered drink
- cornstarch
- instant coffee
- talcum powder
- soap powder
- water
- plastic cups
- oil
- salt
- cereal with raisins
- tweezers
- burners
- triple-beam balance
- graduated cylinders
- sand
- magnifying glasses
- metal filings
- magnets
- clear plastic containers with lids
- Popsicle sticks or other material for stirring
Safety Concerns:
Acetone is very flammable and can cause irritation to the skin, eyes, and lungs.
Revision Date: November 2001
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