Difference between revisions of "Dissolving"
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: When something '''dissolves''' the [[solid]] cannot be seen anymore. | : When something '''dissolves''' the [[solid]] cannot be seen anymore. | ||
: If a coloured [[solid]] '''dissolves''' the [[water]] will turn that colour. | : If a coloured [[solid]] '''dissolves''' the [[water]] will turn that colour. | ||
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| + | | style="height:20px; width:200px; text-align:center;" |Brown sugar is a [[soluble]] solid. | ||
| + | | style="height:20px; width:200px; text-align:center;" |Brown sugar can '''dissolve''' in water. | ||
| + | | style="height:20px; width:200px; text-align:center;" |The [[solid]] cannot be seen anymore because it has '''dissolved'''. The [[solution]] is now the colour of the brown sugar. | ||
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===Note to Teachers=== | ===Note to Teachers=== | ||
Revision as of 07:49, 31 August 2018
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Key Stage 2
Meaning
Dissolving is when a solid is placed in a liquid and it is broken down into tiny pieces that can't be seen.
About Dissolving
- Dissolving is a reversible process.
- When something dissolves the solid cannot be seen anymore.
- If a coloured solid dissolves the water will turn that colour.
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| Brown sugar is a soluble solid. | Brown sugar can dissolve in water. | The solid cannot be seen anymore because it has dissolved. The solution is now the colour of the brown sugar. |
Note to Teachers
Students often confuse dissolving for melting. It is important to make sure they have active experiences of both so that they can understand the distinction. Melting ice, melting wax. Dissolving sugar, dissolving salt, dissolving coloured jelly crystals.
Key Stage 3
Meaning
When a solid breaks apart into individual molecules or atoms when it is mixed with a liquid.