Lesson 48 of 84 · Matter
Experiment⭐ 30 XP🧪 Potion KitchenConservation of Mass (Part 2)
Conservation of Mass (Part 2).
🎯 Your mission
Predict it first. Then prove yourself right (or wrong).
⚡ The twist
Color changes mean atoms are rearranging — even if you can't see them.
Mind = Blown
🧪 If you could remove all the empty space from atoms, the entire human race would fit in a sugar cube.
Make a hypothesis first
Before you mix: what color do you think it'll turn?
What You'll Learn
Conservation of mass means that matter cannot be created or destroyed in a chemical reaction. If you start with 10 grams of reactants, you end with 10 grams of products.
Key Words
- evaporation
- condensation
- boiling
Materials Needed
- salt
- sugar
- vinegar
- baking soda
Safety First
- Wear safety goggles when mixing liquids.
- Wash hands after handling materials.
Steps
Read the introduction and identify the main idea of this lesson.
Test 5 household liquids (vinegar, milk, lemon juice, baking soda water, soap) with pH paper. Classify each as acid, base, or neutral.
Compare the before and after states.
Write your conclusion: did the results match your hypothesis? What would you change next time?
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3What does conservation of mass mean?
Where you see this in real life
Your toothpaste, your soap, even your breakfast involves this.
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Ask a grown-up to help you mix two safe kitchen things. Predict what will happen first.
For the dinner table
“What's something we cook that mixes things together this way?”
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