Activity

Solutions, Suspensions, and Colloids

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Chemists are frequently in suspension, but not because they misbehave! Scholars mix various items with water to create solutions, suspensions, and colloids. They test each one to determine their differences and properties. The resource includes a reading passage and analysis questions. 

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • If you have enough test tubes, allow each person to perform the experiment independently
Classroom Considerations
  • Everyone must wear safety goggles and a lab coat during the experiment
  • Review laser safety before allowing learners to use them
  • The third in a series of nine lessons
Pros
  • Highlights vocabulary throughout the lesson
  • Includes an extension idea at the end 
Cons
  • Document permissions do not allow for printing