What happens when I mix a solid and liquid together?

In this lesson, we will be learning about what happens when you mix a solid and liquid together. We will learn about soluble and insoluble solids and will look at some examples of each. There will also be an investigation which you can either watch or join in with if you ask permission from your parent or carer.

What happens when I mix a solid and liquid together?

In this lesson, we will be learning about what happens when you mix a solid and liquid together. We will learn about soluble and insoluble solids and will look at some examples of each. There will also be an investigation which you can either watch or join in with if you ask permission from your parent or carer.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Insoluble and soluble solids
  2. Observing different examples

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3 Questions

Q1.
What is a mixture?
Correct answer: When two or more substances are mixed together.
When you mix something really fast.
Q2.
Which of the options below is a mixture?
A plastic bottle.
Correct answer: Orange squash.
Water.
Q3.
Which of the following mixtures would make more bubbles?
Water and a small amount of soap.
Correct answer: Water and lots of soap.

3 Questions

Q1.
What does it mean if a solid is soluble?
Correct answer: It means the solid is able to dissolve in water.
It means the solid is not able to dissolve in water.
Q2.
What does it mean if a solid is insoluble?
It means the solid is able to dissolve in water.
Correct answer: It means the solid is not able to dissolve in water.
Q3.
Which of the following solids is soluble?
Rice.
Correct answer: Salt.

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UnitScience / Mixing and making

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