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A Tasty Solution
In this solutions activity, students complete a three step procedure and record the dissolving time of candy. Using their data they create a graph and answer 4 analysis questions.
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Rate of Solution Lab
In this rate of solution worksheet, high schoolers determine how quickly a solute dissolves in a solvent by testing one independent variable such as temperature, particle size or the amount of stirring. Students design their experiments...
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Concentration
When no more solute can be dissolved into a solvent, the solution has reached saturation. The interactive simulation allows learners to manipulate a solution in order to measure its concentration. The amount of solvent, the amount and...
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Water - the (Nearly) Universal Solvent
In this water worksheet, students explore the reasons why water is considered a universal solvent. Students compare different ways to change the dissolving rate of a solute. This worksheet has 11 fill in the blank and 8 matching questions.
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Solution Shapes
In this solutions worksheet, students soak a pipe cleaner in hot water and a supersaturated solution of 20 Mule Team Borax. Students leave their pipe cleaner in the solution for 30 minutes and then observe. They put it back in over night...
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The Nature of Solutions
In this solutions worksheet, students compare different types of solutions and distinguish between the solvent and solute in a solution. This worksheet has 7 matching and 10 short answer questions.
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Everyone Has Problems, but Chemists Have Solutions
Students observe molar solutions being prepared and gain an understanding of concentration. In this solutions lesson plan, students observe a solution of drink mix being prepared parallel to a solution of salt water. Students gain an...
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Mixtures, Solutions and Matter
In this mixtures, solutions and matter worksheet, students are given 12 terms and they cut out 12 definitions to match with the terms. Topics include types of mixtures, types of matter such as atoms, molecules and compounds and solutions.
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2002 U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad National Exam - Part I
As to be expected from the American Chemical Society Olympiad Examinations Task Force, this 60-question test tops the charts in terms of excellence. It consists entirely of multiple choice questions designed to assess a year's worth of...
Baylor College
What Dissolves in Water?
One of water's claims to fame is as the universal solvent. Young physical scientists experiment to discover which materials dissolve in this special compound. You could never be more prepared for teaching this lesson than by using this...
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Rainbow Lab
In this mixtures instructional activity, learners experiment with different amounts of solutes and solvents to make solutions. They observe color changes and look for chemical and physical changes in the test tubes. Students answer 5...
Mr. E. Science
Acids, Bases and Solutions
If you are not part of the solution, then you are part of the precipitate. The presentation covers solutions, suspensions, solubility, dissociation, and acid/base reactions. This is the 19th lesson in a series of 26.
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Science: Adding Solutes to Solvents
Students design experiments examining the effects of various solutes on water. They record results on graphs explaining any unexpected consequences of their experiments and determine if their hypotheses were correct.
Chemistry Collective
Brownian Motion
Explore particle motion between solute and solvents. An interactive simulation allows learners to observe the motion of solute particles as they interact with the solvent particles. It provides an option for including Brownian dynamics...
American Chemical Society
Dissolving an M&M
Here's a sweet lesson to explore solutes and solvents. Using candies and water, learners observe properties of parts of the solution as the candies dissolve. They then modify the setup and note variations in the solution.
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Marvelous Mixtures
Fifth graders design an experiment in which they separate mixtures. In this mixtures lesson, 5th graders define mixtures, solutions, solutes, and solvents. They watch a video, complete worksheets, and perform an experiment to separate...
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Rate of Solubility
Young scholars investigate factors affecting the rate of solubility. In this rate of solubility lesson plan, students experiment by crushing, heating and cooling solutes and solvents to see how the solubility is affected. For each...
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Freezing Point Depression: Why Don’t Oceans Freeze?
Can you go ice fishing in the ocean? Learners examine the freezing point of different saltwater solutions. Each solution has a different concentration of salt. By comparing the freezing points graphically, they make conclusions about...
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Mixtures
Students experiment with solutions. In this mixtures and solutions science instructional activity, students work in groups of three to perform an experiment. Students place a sugar cube in three glasses, and observe and record the...
Science Geek
Colloids and Suspensions
Examine the properties of colloids and suspensions. A slide show defines each mixture and explains their properties. Pupils learn to identify each mixture and compare them to solutions.
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Solutions
In this solutions worksheet, students calculate molality and mole fraction. Students define colligative property and determine what affects the solubility of gas in solvents. This worksheet has 2 short answer questions and 9 problems to...
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Water - the (Nearly) Universal Solvent
For this solvent worksheet, learners explore why water is considered a universal solvent. Students explore what can change dissolving rates. This worksheet has 8 matching, 3 short answer, 11 fill in the blank, and 4 problems to solve.
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The Formation of Solutions
In this solutions worksheet, students compare situations that increase or decrease the solubility of a solute. Students describe how surface area, stirring, and temperature can increase the rate of dissolving a solute. This worksheet has...
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Matter in Solution
In this solutions worksheet, learners review types of solutions, concentration and saturation of solutions, and suspensions and colloids. This worksheet has 10 fill in the blank, 7 multiple choice, and 6 short answer questions.