Solutions Activity Questions

Station 1
1. Describe what you see with as much detail as possible.
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2. Which state of matter is this is? ____________________

Station 2
1. Describe what you see with as much detail as possible.
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2. Why cant you see any salt in the water?
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Station 3
1. Describe what you see with as much detail as possible.
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2. This is antifreeze. You put it in your engine to keep it from freezing. Would it make
sense to just use water? Why or why not?
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Station 4
1. Describe what you see with as much detail as possible.
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2. Do you think water needs to boil for the water vapour to go into the air, or can it just do
it on its own? Can you think of a place where this happens? (Hint: think in the kitchen)
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Station 5
1. Describe what you see with as much detail as possible.
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2. Which gas do you think is in the bubbles? ______________________________________

Station 6
1. Describe what you see with as much detail as possible. Note: this beaker is only empty
in terms of no solids or liquids in it. Are there any gases?
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2. List as many gases as you can think of that might be in the beaker.
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Part Two
Think of at least one example of each type of solution. Be creative! Be sure to
write why you think that solution is that particular type.
Solid in solid

Solid in liquid

Solid in gas

Liquid in solid

Liquid in liquid

Liquid in gas

Gas in solid

Gas in liquid

Gas in gas