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Chemistry in a Bag – Physical and Chemical Properties Lab

* In previous classes, you learned about physical and chemical properties of substances, and clues for recognizing when
a chemical reaction is occurring.

Purpose: To identify physical and chemical properties of substances.

Pre-activity Question:

1. Using your notes, identify 3 clues that a new substance has been formed through a chemical reaction. (3 marks)

Clue 1: The substance changes colour.

Clue 2: Bubbles form, telling you a new gas has been produced.
Clue 3: A new odour forms, telling you a new gas has been formed.

Materials: 2 scoopula, graduated cylinder, baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), calcium chloride, phenolphthalein
solution, 3 Ziploc bags, water, safety goggles.

Procedure:

Part 1:
1. In the chart below, list 4 physical properties for each chemical used in this lab. (4 marks)

Baking Soda Phenolphthalein Calcium Chloride Water

#1: White #1: Transparent #1: Solid #1: Liquid

#2: Powder, solid #2: Liquid #2: White, smooth, dull #2: Transparent
Physical
Properties #3: Low density #3: Low viscosity #3: Brittle, powder #3: Low viscosity

#4: Dull smooth #4: Alcohol smell #4: Opaque #4: Odourless