Physical Science

Matter and Its Interactions

Objective: PS.5.1.2 - Chemical Reactions

• Carry out investigations to explain whether the mixing of two or more substances results in new substances. 

Questions/Sentence Stems that utilize academic language:

• How do you know that ______________(e.g., mixing baking soda and vinegar) causes the formation of a new substance? (e.g. formation of a gas- the balloon fills with gas)

• Is the evidence presented sufficient to conclude that mixing different substances caused a new substance to form? If not, what additional evidence is needed?

• What are the quantitative (what you can measure) and qualitative (what you can describe) properties of _______? (e.g. color, weight, etc.)

• What is the result of the combination of the two substances?  (e.g. new substance formed, bubbles, discoloration, substance found in the bottom of the container)