Measured Mass

Name: _________________________________________ Date: ___________________

Laboratory Activity No: ______

Measured Mass:

Use the balance to measure the mass of the objects provided and record your measurements
in grams (g):

Object 1: ________ g
Object 2: ________ g
Object 3: ________ g

Conversion of Measured Mass:

Convert the measured mass of the objects to different units using the conversion factors.

Object 1: Convert ________ g to kilograms (kg).

Object 2: Convert ________ g to pounds (lb).
Object 3: Convert ________ g to milligrams (mg).

Exploring Different Types of Mixtures

Name: ________________________________________ Date: ________________________

Laboratory Activity No:______

Instructions:

1. Read the instructions and questions carefully.

2. Perform the designated tests or activities at each station.
3. Observe and record your observations in the appropriate columns.
4. Determine the type of mixture for each activity.
5. Show all your work and provide explanations where necessary.

Solution Observations:

Station 1: Saltwater Solution

Materials:

Beaker
Water
Salt
Instructions:
1. Add water to the beaker until it is about halfway full.
2. Gradually add salt to the water while stirring until no more salt dissolves.
3. Observe and record your observations in the appropriate columns.

Appearance of Solution: ________________________

Transparency: ________________________
Visibility of Salt: ________________________

Type of Mixture: ________________________

Suspension Observations:
Station 2: Sand and Water Suspension

Materials:

Beaker
Water
Sand
Stirring rod
Instructions:
1. Add water to the beaker until it is about halfway full.
2. Slowly pour sand into the water while stirring continuously.
3. Observe and record your observations in the appropriate columns.

Appearance of Mixture: ________________________

Separation of Sand: ________________________

Type of Mixture: ________________________

Colloid Observations:

Station 3: Oil and Water Colloid

Materials:

Beaker
Water
Oil (vegetable oil or mineral oil)
Food coloring (optional)
Stirring rod
Materials
1. Add water to the beaker until it is about halfway full.
2. Carefully pour a small amount of oil into the water while stirring gently.
3. Observe and record your observations in the appropriate columns.

Appearance of Mixture: ________________________

Transparency: ________________________
Uniform Dispersion of Oil Droplets: ________________________

Type of Mixture: ________________________

Conclusion:

Based on your observations, classify each mixture as a solution, suspension, or colloid.

Provide a brief explanation for your classification.

Station 1: Saltwater Solution: ________________________

Explanation: _______________________________________

Station 2: Sand and Water Suspension: ________________________

Explanation: _______________________________________

Station 3: Oil and Water Colloid: ________________________

Explanation: _______________________________________