Lesson 49 of 84 · Properties of Matter
Experiment⭐ 30 XP🧪 Potion KitchenMolecules and Compounds (Part 2)
Properties of Matter.
🎯 Your mission
Run the experiment. Find out what really happens.
⚡ The twist
Color changes mean atoms are rearranging — even if you can't see them.
Mind = Blown
🌈 Every color you see is your brain inventing a translation of light frequencies.
Make a hypothesis first
Before you mix: what color do you think it'll turn?
What You'll Learn
Molecules form when two or more atoms bond together. A water molecule has two hydrogen atoms bonded to one oxygen atom, written as H₂O.
Key Words
- condensation
- boiling
Materials Needed
- plastic bottles
- balloons
- measuring cups
- paper towels
- thermometer
Safety First
- Protect your work surface with newspaper or plastic.
Steps
Review the background information on Properties of Matter before starting.
Mix baking soda and vinegar in a sealed bag. Weigh the bag before and after. Did the mass change? Explain why or why not using the law of conservation of mass.
Note any unexpected results and think about why they happened.
Share your findings with the class or a partner and discuss what you learned.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3What is the smallest unit of an element?
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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