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Solids

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this solids worksheet, students review terms associated with solid matter including, freezing and melting point, viscosity, and Brownian motion. This worksheet has 1 short answer and 14 matching questions.
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Creative Chemistry

Trends in Physical Properties of Group 2 Elements

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this elements learning exercise, learners complete two graphic organizers by comparing the element symbol and melting point for given elements. Then students plot a graph of their atomic radius against proton number.
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The Halogens

For Students 10th - 12th
In this chemistry worksheet, learners answer 24 questions related to properties of halogens. They fill in the table with the correct answers and participate in teacher demo.
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The Noble Gases

For Teachers 8th - 12th
When breaking down the details of the periodic table of elements, this presentation will explain special characteristics for each of the noble gases. The annotations are quite elementary, so this can easily be used in an introductory...
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Ionic Compounds

For Students 9th - 12th
In this compounds worksheet, students review the structure and properties of ionic compounds, their formulas and nomenclature, and molecular mass and percentage composition. This worksheet has 4 short answer questions and 7 problems to...
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Colorado State University

How Can Freezing Make Something Warmer?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Crazy fact—freezing liquid actually gives off heat! Young scholars investigate the transfer of energy when liquids freeze using a chemical heat pack. The heat pack gives off heat as its liquid core freezes.
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National Institute of Open Schooling

Solid State

For Students 7th - 12th Standards
Crystal comes from a Greek word meaning ice. Activity eight in a series of 36 has class members analyzing amorphous and crystalline solids and further classifying them based on their forces. They then explore solids, learning about unit...
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Virginia Department of Education

Heat and Thermal Energy Transfer

For Teachers 9th - 12th
How does radiation affect our daily lives? Answer that question and others with a lesson that discusses radiation and its use in thermal energy transfer through electromagnetic waves. Pupils investigate vaporization and...
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American Chemical Society

Heating Can Make a Change That Cannot Go Back Again

For Teachers 2nd
Heat is a gateway to change. While exploring the properties of baking powder, pupils learn that some heat-related changes are permanent. Using an animation, the lesson uses chocolate chip cookies as an example.
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Temperature Change and the States of Matter

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders observe the processes of evaporation, condensation, melting, freezing, boiling, and sublimation. They do a quantitative investigation of the freezing of water, to explore explanations that involve particles.
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Normal Community High School

Golf Ball Lab

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
The first golf balls were made of wood and would only last for a few games. Modern golf balls last a lot longer but they don't float. The presentation provides the directions for a lab to determine the minimum amount of salt needed to...
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The Big Squeeze

For Teachers K - 5th
Students observe what happens as crayon shavings are melted and/or pressed together. They compare this to the process some rocks go through as they are heated and compressed naturally on earth.
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Water 3: Melting and Freezing

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students understand that most substances may exist as solids, liquids, or gases depending on the temperature, pressure, and nature of that substance. This knowledge is critical to understanding that water in our world is constantly...
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What Foods Melt?

For Students 4th - 5th
For this science worksheet, learners experiment to determine which foods melt using hot water in metal pans. They write predictions about which foods will melt and which will melt the fastest. They perform the experiment and note the...
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Solids and Liquids

For Students 6th - 7th
In this solids and liquids worksheet, students analyze the table of melting points of common materials in order to answer the questions given.
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Unit 1 Matter and Energy

For Students 9th - 12th
Topping this worksheet is a comprehensive collection of notes about phase changes. The phase change graph is displayed, along with formulas for the gas laws, and information relating energy to change of phase. After reviewing these...
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Chapter 13 Review, Section 2: Ions in Aqueous Solutions and Colligative Properties

For Students 9th - 12th
Here is a general chemistry worksheet that incorporates practical applications. Four questions employ critical thinking about solutions, boiling and freezing points, and molar mass. Your class will practice what they learn in class by...
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Chapter 13 Review, Mixed Review: Ions in Aqueous Solutions and Colligative Properties

For Students 9th - 12th
Here is an attractive worksheet that walks chemistry learners through a review of aqueous solutions. There are matching, short answer, and multiple choice questions dealing with boiling and freezing points, precipitate, molality, net...
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Mr. E. Science

Changes in Matter

For Students 7th - 8th Standards
Do solids, liquids, and gases even matter? The presentation focuses on changes in matter, including phases, Boyle's Law, Charles' Law, and physical changes. 
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Heating and Cooling Materials

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
When an object is heated or cooled, a change occurs. Learners will work through this presentation and decide whether or not the changes are reversible. They learn about heating and cooling, then assess changes that have taken place. This...
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States of Matter

For Teachers 8th - 10th
By viewing this PowerPoint your students' understanding of molecular energy should increase. The properties and inter-particular forces are summarized. The logical progression of information is useful, but more data to demonstrate...
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temperature and the Scientific Method Lesson Plan

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders study heat, temperature, and heat transfer. Using probeware, the teacher demonstrates boiling points. Students participate in experiments and record the beginning and ending temperatures and mass of objects. After...
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How To Keep Gelatin From Melting

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students investigate the concept of heating and prevention of temperature increase while they design a platform made to hold gelatin that is exposed to heat from melting. Students make observations and rate the effectiveness of their...
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Ice Cream: a Taste of Science!!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students define the term solution. They explain conservation of energy and energy transfer as it relate to how the milk solution became ice cream. Students are able to explain freezing point depression.