Year 2

Which mixture makes the best bubbles?

In this lesson, we will be learning about mixtures and how to make a mixture which produces bubbles! We will learn which mixtures create the best bubbles and will learn why this is. There will also be an investigation which you can either watch or join in with if you ask permission from your parent or carer.

Year 2

Which mixture makes the best bubbles?

In this lesson, we will be learning about mixtures and how to make a mixture which produces bubbles! We will learn which mixtures create the best bubbles and will learn why this is. 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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Key learning points

  1. Defining a mixture
  2. Testing different mixtures

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3 Questions

Q1.
What do you need to do in order to melt a solid? Tick the correct answer.
Correct answer: You need to add heat to the solid.
You need to remove heat from the solid.
Q2.
What happened to the chocolate when heat was applied?
It began to freeze.
Correct answer: It began to melt.
It stayed the same.
Q3.
Why does an ice cube melt if you hold it in your hands?
Correct answer: Because you are applying heat to the ice.
Because your hands are soft.

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.