Unit 4: Matter Chapter 2 -- The Properties of Matter (what is matter / physical properties / chemical properties)
Chapter 3 -- States of Matter (three states of matter / behavior of gases / changes of state) Chapter 4 -- Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures (element / compound / mixture) Solid Mixtures Separation Lab 1. create a mixture of small solids (powders, granules, etc) that could be separated by physical or chemical means. You'll need about 500 ml total. As you create it, keep track of what you add and how much. Avoid adding two substances that can't be separated from each other by any (easy) means, for example salt and sugar.
2. Write how you could separate it.
3. Perform your own separation with about one third of the material
4. Package up the rest, label it with your name & ingredients, and bring it to class
5. Trade with someone 6. They will attempt to separate your mixture, keeping track of what they do & the results 7. Bring the separated substances back to class along with the description of your activity
-online separation simulation |