Mystery Tablet Investigation Lab

April·

Chemical Reactions

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Grade Level5th Grade

SubjectChemical Reactions

Original Prompt

5th Grade Science Inquiry Lab Mystery Tablet Investigation (Alka-Seltzer) Name: __________________________ Date: __________________ Learning Goal I can investigate whether mixing substances creates a new substance by collecting evidence and explaining what happens to atoms. Investigation Question Does mixing the tablet with water create a new substance? Prediction / Hypothesis I predict that ________________________________________________ I think this because ________________________________...

This resource focuses on exploring chemical reactions by investigating the mixing of an Alka-Seltzer tablet with water. It includes learning objectives aimed at understanding signs of a chemical reaction, how atoms rearrange during the process, and recording observations from the experiment. The document guides students through various stages of the investigation, including forming a hypothesis, setting up the experiment, executing the procedure, and collecting data on observable changes such as gas production, temperature shifts, and potential color changes. Additionally, it incorporates a claim, evidence, reasoning (CER) framework to analyze findings and encourages reflection on the learning process and understanding of atomic movement and changes in matter.