Sometimes being mixed up is a good thing! Young chemists explore the basics of making solutions with a realistic interactive. Pupils observe the differences in volume using quantities of water and ethanol, as well as the effects of agitation on the solution process.

Concepts

solutions, liquids, liquid volume, volume, water, ethanol

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Have learners answer the questions located in the About tab while they use interactive
• Extend the lesson by having the class test how the amount of time spent shaking the cylinder affects the resulting solution
  

Classroom Considerations

• Arrange for individual computer use in your school's computer lab or library
  

Pros

• Brightly colored particles allow users to keep track of how the substances interact
• The zoomed-in view helps students visualize solubility better than using food coloring in a live demonstration
  

Cons

• None