Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Physical and Chemical Changes

Apple

  1. What is the atomic number and atomic symbol of Oxygen? What is the atomic number and symbol of Iron (This one is a little trickier. Study the periodic table closely.)?


     

  2. Look up the apple link on the website. Why do cut apples turn brown?


     

  3. What other chemical reaction, which occurs on bikes and gates, is similar to what happened to the apple?


     

Eggshell

  1. Please click on the eggshell link. What is eggshell made of?


     

  2. Look at the chemical formula on the webpage. What is produced when the eggshell combines with the acetic acid (vinegar)?


     

  3. Soda also has acetic acid. Hypothesize, why do dentists worry about people drinking too much soda?


     


     

Hand Warmer

  1. Please read the 2 paragraphs in this advertisement. What is inside the warmer pouch, or bag?


     

  2. What causes the bag to warm up? In addition to heat, what is produced when the bag warms up?


     


     


     


     

Ice

  1. Please draw and describe the atoms of a solid, as shown under the microscope on the website.
  2. Draw the differences between atoms of solids, liquids, and gases.