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    Black Magic (Paper Chromatography)

    Strand: Understanding Matter and Energy


    Topic: Changes of Matter
    Specific Expectation: Describe physical changes in matter as changes that are reversible
    Required Materials:

     Coffee filter (one per student or group)


     Beaker (one per student or group)
     Water
     Non Permanent black marker (one per student or group)

     Scissors (one per student or group)

    Procedure:

    1. Cut a circle out of the coffee filter.

    2. Draw a line across the circle with a black marker, about 1 inch up from the bottom.

    3. Fill the cup with water, just enough to cover the bottom. If the paper does not fit, curl the paper to
    fit inside the beaker. Ensure the bottom of the circle is in the water.
    4. Place the coffee filter into the beaker and allow it to rest on the side of the beaker. Do not
    submerge the entire coffee filter in the water.

    5. Leave the paper in the water until the water rises and reaches the top edge of the circle.
    6. As the water flows up the coffee filter different colors will emerge from the black line.
    7. Once the water has reached the top edge (or almost to the top) remove the coffee filter and let it
    dry.
    Possible Interactive Questions:

    1. What has happened to the dots of ink on the filter?


    _____________________________________________________________
    _____________________________________________________________

    2. How all the stains are left by the markers the same?
    _____________________________________________________________
    _____________________________________________________________

    3. Do you think this is a physical or chemical change? Why?


    _____________________________________________________________
    _____________________________________________________________

    Inflating a Balloon
    Objectives
    By the end of this demonstration, students should be able to
    • Define chemical change.
    • Classify products and reactants by the appropriate state of matter in a reaction.
    • Identify indicators of chemical change in a chemical reaction.

    This demonstration provides the opportunity to introduce students the following vocabulary
    words and topics: o Chemical reaction: A process where atoms of the reactant(s) will rearrange
    themselves to create a new arrangement of atoms, called the product(s).
    o Reactant: A substance or substances present at the start of the reaction.
    o Product: A resulting substance or substances formed by a chemical reaction.
    o Chemical Change: Any change that result in the formation of a new substance or substances.
    o Indicators of Chemical Change or Chemical Reaction: 1-Formation of gas; 2- Change of
    color; 3-Formation of a precipitate; 4-Formation of heat and light. Please note that these
    indicators do not always designate that a chemical change occurred, as there are many instances
    of these occurring without a resulting chemical change.

    Materials
    For each group:
    • Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate, NaHCO3) - 1.5 tsp. or 8.75 grams
    • Store bought vinegar (5% acetic acid solution. HC2H3O2) 150 ml
    • Empty plastic water bottle
    • Funnel
    • Balloon(s)
    • Food coloring (optional)

    Procedure:
    1. Measure 1.5 tsp. or 8.75 grams of baking soda.
    2. Insert a funnel into the opening of a balloon and add the baking soda to the balloon through
    the funnel. See image below.
    3. Measure 10 tbsp. or approximately 150ml of vinegar.
    4. Add the vinegar to the empty bottle.
    5. If you wish to add food coloring to the vinegar, add 3-5 drops. The food coloring will help
    students to see the gas formation/bubbles during the demo.
    6. Secure the balloon around the opening of the bottle, but make sure that the baking soda
    remains in the balloon at this time. Allow the balloon to hang to the side once it is attached to
    the bottle until you are ready to complete the demo.
    7. Lift the balloon, straightening it out over the opening of the flask. This will allow the baking
    soda to drop out of the balloon and enter the flask.
    8. Hold the bottle at the base while the reaction occurs.
    9. The baking soda will quickly react with the vinegar in the flask, creating carbon dioxide gas as
    one of its products, causing the balloon to quickly inflate.
    10. After the reaction is complete the balloon will remain inflate. You can pop the balloon with a
    tack if you wish to confirm with the students that the balloon was filled with gas.

    Inflating a Balloon
    Background

    You will have the opportunity to observe a demonstration of a chemical reaction


    carried out by your teacher. First, attempt to answer all of the questions below to
    the best of your ability.

    Questions

    1. Describe the types of matter used to generate this chemical reaction.

    _____________________________________________________________
    _____________________________________________________________
    _____________________________________________________________

    2. Describe the types of matter that were formed in this chemical reaction.

    _____________________________________________________________
    _____________________________________________________________
    _____________________________________________________________

    3. How do you know that a chemical reaction occurred?

    _____________________________________________________________
    _____________________________________________________________
    _____________________________________________________________

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