The effect of adding salt to ice: plan (non-statutory)
I can plan an investigation into the effect of adding salt to ice.
The effect of adding salt to ice: plan (non-statutory)
I can plan an investigation into the effect of adding salt to ice.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Rock salt is often stored in a public grit bin and used to melt ice on roads and pavements.
- After being extracted, rock salt usually undergoes processing and crushing before it is transported to grit bins.
- Scientists plan investigations to make comparisons and answer questions.
- Variables can be changed, measured or kept the same in a comparative test.
Keywords
Rock salt - Rock salt is the name given to salt before it is processed.
Grit - Rock salt is a brown colour and looks like gravel, so it is often referred to as grit.
Melt - To melt is to change from a solid state to a liquid state.
Comparative test - In a comparative test, the thing that is being changed has labels, such as the types of materials.
Variable - Variables are the things that can be changed, measured or kept the same in a comparative test.
Common misconception
Pupils may think that there is only one type of salt.
Explanation that rock salt is one type of salt.
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Equipment
Rock salt, baking tray, access to a freezer and water - for planning purposes only. Pupils will carry out the investigation in the follow-up lesson 3 of this unit.
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
