Honors Chemistry I Core Labs

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Purpose:
Use properties to separate the components of a mixture.

Summary:
Students design an experiment using the properties of matter to determine the percentage of each component of a mixture of sand, salt, and iron filings.

Objectives Links:
1. D: Compounds

Process Skills Checklist

Materials: (Use Physical Science lab sheet)

• Mixture of sand, salt, and iron filings (different percentages)
• magnets
• deionized water
• funnel
• filter paper
• stirring rod
• beaker
• two evaporating dishes
• balances
• ring stand and clamp
• clay triangle
• tongs
• ceramic squares

Safety Concerns:
Goggles and aprons; open flame is used

Revision Date:
Summer 2005