Monday, July 26, 2004
Identify an Unknown - Chemistry Lesson Plan
Use this lesson plan to help students use the scientific method to design experiments to identify the components of an unknown mixture.
Tuesday, July 20, 2004
How Do Detergents Clean?
Learn about the chemistry behind the cleaning power of detergents.
Wednesday, July 7, 2004
How Do Trick Birthday Candles Work?
You blow them out, but these candles re-light themselves. Magic? No, it's simple chemistry!
Monday, July 5, 2004
How to Grow Sugar Crystals - Rock Candy
Sugar crystals are also called rock candy since the crystallized sucrose resembles rock crystals and because you can eat your finished product. You can grow sparkling clear crystals with table sugar and water or you can add food coloring to get colored crystals. It's simple, safe, and fun.
Thursday, July 1, 2004
Atom Basics Quiz
Do you understand the basic concepts of atomic theory? Do you have your protons, electrons, and neutrons all sorted out? Here's a ten question quiz you can take to test your knowledge.
