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Polarity Lesson

Grade Level:
11
Subject:
Chemistry
Topic:
Strand E: Solutions and Solubility
Objective:
Students will investigate laboratory techniques that will allow them to examine the effects of polarity with different liquids such as water, acetone, ethanol, and vegetable oil. Through self-discovery, they will make connections about the orientation of compounds and their respective effects on overall polarity.
Prep:
Gather materials to bring to the school. Photocopy enough handouts for all of the students.
Materials:
- 5 250mL beakers
- 150 mL veg oil
- 40 mL acetone
- 40mL ethanol
- liquid food coloring
- 2 dropper bottles
- water
- dry pennies
- toothpicks
- handouts