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Complete the following investigation. If you do not have the materials needed, talk to your instructor. You must complete at least two investigations. You must complete A or D for your first investigation, and B or C for the second investigation. You can do more than 2. Investigation A: *** To be done only with adult permission/supervision** Read the whole procedure before starting Materials: Kitchen burner/ stove top Frying pan Egg Bowl 1. Write down your observations of the egg.
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4. Put the frying pan on the burner and turn it on. Let it heat up on medium for 2 minute or until it is hot. Pour the egg from the bowl into the frying pan. Observe for 2 minutes or until the egg is fully cooked. Write down your observations.
Investigation B Salt Water Clear cup or glass cup 1. Fill the cup halfway full with water. 2. Fill a tablespoon (regular sized spoon works too) with salt. Write down your predictions of what will happen when you add the salt to the water.
3. Slowly pour the salt into the water. Write down your observations.
5. Was this a physical or chemical change? Explain your answer using the chart.
Investigation C *** To be done only with adult permission/supervision*** Read the whole procedure before starting Ice cube Small pot Kitchen burner/ stove top
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Name: ________________________________ Date: __________________ Cohort: ______________________ 1. Place the ice cube onto a plate or the counter and write down your detailed observations.
2. Put the pot onto the stovetop and turn it to medium. Wait a few minutes for it to heat up. 3. Carefully drop the ice cube into the pot 4. Watch the ice cube for one minute. Write down your observations.
5. Was this a physical or chemical change? Explain your answer using evidence from the chart.
Investigation D Read the whole procedure before starting Baking soda Vinegar Water 2 small bowls 1. Add 2 spoonfuls of baking soda to each of the bowls. Write down your observations. 2. You will add water to the first bowl. Write down your predictions of what will happen.
3. Add a small amount of water to the baking soda in the first bowl. Write down your observations.
4. Was this a physical or chemical change? Explain your answer using the chart.
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Name: ________________________________ Date: __________________ Cohort: ______________________ 5. You will add vinegar to the second bowl. First, make a prediction of what will happen.
6. Add a small amount of vinegar to the baking soda in the second bowl. Write down your observations.
7. Was this a physical or chemical change? Explain your answer using the chart.
4. Identify 3 examples of a physical change and 3 examples of a chemical change you have seen.
5. Explain why melting an ice cube is a physical change and not a chemical change.
6. Explain why burning a marshmallow is a chemical change and not a physical change.
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