Question | Answer |
Your science textbook will help out a LOT with this scavenger hunt. | Encourage kids to get their textbooks.
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What are the three states of matter? | Solid, Liquid, Gas.
| Write down 5 different QUALITATIVE properties of matter you could use to describe something (remember Activity 4-B on page 105?) (Note - ONLY WORDS UNIQUE FROM EVERY OTHER GROUP WILL COUNT FOR POINTS!) | Lots of examples - Be sure to write them on the board as they come in so that we can cross off others.
| Name up to 10 different QUANTITATIVE properties of matter (those that can be measured). | See the textbook.
| What is the formula for the volume of a rectangular prism (a box)? | length x width x height.
| What do we call the method used to find the volume of an IRREGULAR object? | Displacement
| What is the difference between a mixture and a pure substance? | A mixture is a combination of things with different properties. A pure substance is the same throughout.
| Give four examples of mixtures: a solution, a mechanical mixture, a suspension, and an emulsion. | Varying Answers.
| What are the two types of pure substances? | Elements and Compounds
| Is milk heterogeneous or homogeneous? | heterogeneous.
| What are the three types of heterogeneous mixtures? | Mechanical, Suspensions, Emulsions.
| What is the chemical symbol for Carbon? | C
| What is the chemical symbol for Hydrogen? | H
| What is the chemical symbol for Potassium? | K
| What is the chemical symbol for Gold and Silver? | Au and Ag
| What is the chemical symbol for Neon? | Ne
| What is the chemical symbol for Iron? | Fe
| How many KNOWN elements are on the periodic table of elements? | 116
| Define "Compound". | A Compound is made up of chemically combined elements.
| Explain how compounds are different from mixtures. | Compounds are a pure substance (they are the same throughout) whereas mixtures are combinations of matter with different properties.
| What kind of mixture is Raisin Bran cereal? | A mechanical mixture.
| Mr Willms' favourite colour is what? | Orange.
| Create a 1 minute group mime or dance that shows the process of suspension. | Watch drama.
| What element is represented by the symbol Cu? | Copper
| Draw methane molecule and label the atoms. | See Drawing.
| Take a picture of your group in front of something that represents a mechanical mixture. | See photo.
| Find Mr Walters and get a "Compound Card" from him, then draw the compound. | See Drawing.
| Google "What is the velocity of an unladen swallow" and find the top-hit Youtube video, then practice this short scene and present it to Ms. Waugh. | Watch presentation.
| Describe why a solution is homogeneous. | Yeah...try that one on for size!
| What goes up but never comes down? | You're age. |