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Polar and Non-Polar Interface

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Why is there so much frozen water at Earth's poles? Because water is a polar molecule! Young scientists observe polar molecules moving in a mixture of oil and water. They see the changes in potential energy in the hydrophilic and hydrophobic regions.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Discuss the changes in potential energy as the simulation runs
  • Explain the difference in the speed of movement between the oil and the water
Classroom Considerations
  • Relies on prior knowledge of polar molecules and potential energy
Pros
  • Allows pupils to move and rotate molecules to increase the challenge of the simulation
  • Requires very little class time
Cons
  • None