Lesson 37 of 84 · Matter
Experiment⭐ 30 XP🧪 Potion KitchenStates of Matter: Liquids and Flow (Part 2)
States of Matter: Liquids and Flow (Part 2).
🎯 Your mission
Set it up. Test it. Be amazed.
⚡ The twist
Mixing two safe things doesn't always make a safe thing.
Mind = Blown
🌈 Every color you see is your brain inventing a translation of light frequencies.
Make a hypothesis first
Predict: will the mixture get hotter, colder, or stay the same?
What You'll Learn
Matter is made of tiny particles that are always in motion. In solids, particles vibrate in place; in liquids, they slide past each other; in gases, they move freely.
Key Words
- molecule
- atom
- element
Materials Needed
- thermometer
- strainer
- ice cubes
- salt
- sugar
- vinegar
Safety First
- Wear safety goggles when mixing liquids.
- Wash hands after handling materials.
Steps
Look at the vocabulary words and write a definition for each in your own words.
Separate a mixture of sand, salt, and iron filings using a magnet, water, and a filter. Record each step and what you separated.
Watch carefully for any changes and note the time.
Create a data table to organize your measurements.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?
Where you see this in real life
Your toothpaste, your soap, even your breakfast involves this.
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Ask a grown-up to help you mix two safe kitchen things. Predict what will happen first.
For the dinner table
“What's something we cook that mixes things together this way?”
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