Mixtures Versus New Substances

5th GradeScience45 min

aligned to 5-ps1-4 Conduct An Investigation To Determine Whether The Mixing Of Two Or More Substances Results In New Substances.

Learning Objective

I can determine if mixing substances creates new substances.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

The Great Picnic Mix Up: Crash Course Kids #19.1

Crash Course Kids

Guided Notes

9 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • A mixture is created when you combine two or more different things together.

  • A solution is a mixture where the particles are spread around evenly, and it has two main parts: the solute and the solvent.

  • Solubility is the ability of a substance to dissolve, and saturation is the point when no more solute can dissolve in a solution.

Practice

14 min

10 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

You mix salt and water together. Does this create a new substance? Explain your answer.

Teacher Guide

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