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Lesson 33 of 84 · Properties of Matter
ExperimentDistillation: Separating Liquids
What You'll Learn
Matter exists in three common states: solid, liquid, and gas. Solids have a fixed shape and volume, liquids have a fixed volume but take the shape of their container, and gases fill any container.
Key Words
- solid
- liquid
- molecule
Materials Needed
- ice cubes
- salt
- sugar
- vinegar
Safety First
- Clean up spills immediately to prevent slipping.
- Use materials only as directed in the experiment.
- Keep small objects away from young children.
Steps
Step 1 — Read
Read the introduction and identify the main idea of this lesson.
Step 2 — Do
Test how temperature affects dissolving: dissolve sugar in cold, warm, and hot water. Count stirs needed for each and create a data table.
Step 3 — Observe
Draw a detailed diagram of what you observe.
Step 4 — Record
Write a conclusion: what did your results show? Did they match your prediction?
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3What happens to particle motion when matter is heated?