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Hate to vacuum, but enjoy using a vacuum pump? Explore a lesson that starts with a demonstration of boiling water at various temperatures by using a vacuum pump. Then scholars design their own experiments to measure vapor pressure and evaporation rates. After completing a worksheet, pupils design two more experiments related to solutes and bond types.
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Instructional Ideas
- Bring in a pressure cooker and ask pupils to explain how it works
Classroom Considerations
- Requires prior knowledge of ionic versus covalent bonding, molarity, kinetics, and solubility
- Follow all safety recommendations to reduce fumes
- The first lesson in a series of eight
Pros
- Offers many strategies for differentiation
- Provides worksheets
Cons
- Resource does not include answer keys