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P R E P A R I N G
We will discuss your thoughts on these questions to prepare for this investigation. Following the
discussion:
Summarize the major points of the conversation you’d like to capture from 1 & 2.
Write your learning objectives for this activity. Refer to the discussion and the
introduction above when forming your objective statement.
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E X P E R I M E N T I N G
This experiment is divided into four stations. You will spend approximately 7 minutes at each
station, rotating when directed. Refer to the directions below when you arrive at each station.
2. Follow the directions that accompany each of the three set ups at the station – B1, B2,
B3. For each, read the nano and symbolic meanings to accompany the macroscopic
observation you will make after following the directions.
3. Complete Table 1: Boyle’s Experiments. Use your macroscopic observations and the
nano and symbolic information in your justification (if appropriate).
Station Two: Lavoisier
1. Create the following table in your experimenting section (spanning both columns).
Table 2: Lavoisier’s Experiments
Lavoisier’s Experiment Physical or Chemical Δ Justification
L1. “Burning” metal
4. Follow the directions that accompany each of the three set ups at the station – L1 and
L2. For each, read the nano and symbolic meanings to accompany the macroscopic
observation you will make after following the directions.
2. Follow the directions that accompany the three set ups – D2 and 5. For each,
summarize the procedure and comment on any corresponding observations and data.
3. Complete Table 3: Davy’s Experiments. Use your macroscopic observations and the
nano and symbolic information in your justification (if appropriate).
2. Follow the directions that accompany each of the three set ups at station – P3 and P2.
For each, summarize the procedure and comment on any corresponding observations
and data.
3. Complete Table 4: Pretzer’s Experiments. Use your macroscopic observations and the
nano and symbolic information in your justification (if appropriate).
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A N A L Y Z I N G
READING • QUESTIONS
1. After your readings and completing this experiment, write a formal definition for and
give an example of the following four terms.
a. chemical change
b. chemical property
c. physical change
d. physical property
2. In this activity you witnessed a number of significant changes and read terms associated
with each. Using a reference of your choice, define the following and identify the
example from the activity. Note: Wikipedia contains too much detail on each of these
topics – keep it simple and understandable based on what you already know (i.e. don’t
use terms or expressions in your definition that you don’t personally understand).
a. sublimation
b. oxidation (of metals)
c. law of conservation of mass
How do I know?
Making specific reference to your data, observations, and the terms from this activity, how
do you know electrolysis of water is a chemical change? (Note: Zumdahl may help you
answer this question!)
Why do I believe?
Relate one of these experiments to something you’ve done in your life as a chemist outside
Roberts 112. Explain how they relate.
Why do I care?
While these will usually relate to the chapter challenge (analyzing an alternative model), this
one is more about reflecting on your group processing – part of the learning goal for the
course. How well did your Preparing conversation work? If it worked well, why did it go
well? If you felt it was rough, why do you think it was rough?