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Solubility

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Enhance your class' ability to understand solubility. Science scholars examine how temperature and concentration affect solubility using an interesting lab experiment. The introduction and procedure also discuss the relationship between solubility and toxicity in the human body.

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CCSS: Adaptable
NGSS: Designed
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Instructional Ideas
  • Distribute copies of the solubility rules to give the class practice in using them during the lab
  • Have lab groups research additional insoluble compounds that are used in medicine
Classroom Considerations
  • Plan time in the computer lab if groups will be creating graphs of their data using Excel or another graphing program
  • If an oven is not available for drying student samples, allow extra time for them to dry overnight
Pros
  • A simple teacher demonstration helps get learners on the right track for their experiments
  • Highlights green chemistry principles in the introduction, showing the dangers of introducing nitrates into an aquatic environment
Cons
  • None
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