Mystery 1
Mystery 2
Mystery 3
Mystery 4
Mystery 5
100

There were actually a group of real life people who acted like wizards and witches; they were called _________________________ and believed that actual potions were possible.

Alchemists

100

What happened to the weight of the penny after it was removed from the vinegar salt solution?

It was less than it was before

100

________________ were a group of people in ancient times who mixed different substances to create a reaction.

Alchemists

100

What is a chemical reaction?

When 2 substances react

100

True/False: Explosions are always dangerous

False

200

_____________ is one of the most valuable material in the world

Gold

200

Why does the weight change for the penny in the vinegar/salt solution?

The rust breaks apart and falls off the penny. The rust pieces have weight to them.

200

Given enough time, vinegar ________________ metal

dissolves

200

What do we use powders that cause different colored flames for?

Fireworks

200

True/False: Explosions are always used to destroy things

False

300

Why did we dip only half the penny in the solution during Mystery 1?

To see the change in color 

300

What happened when we put a screw/nail in the vinegar/salt solution with the penny. 

The screw/nail appeared to turn copper. It now has a layer around it.
300
Acids can dissolve metal and all taste ____

sour

300

If you mix acid with the sap of a South American tree (latex) you get ___________________

rubber

300

Explosions are caused when ____ is produced

gas

400

If we have a vinegar solution that weighs 200 grams and we add 30 grams of baking soda that then dissolves. How much does our solution weigh? 

230 grams

400
How did the alchemist try and trick the king with his sword. Be specific.

He told him he could turn it to gold. Put it in an acid and made it look 'gold"

400

Name 2 acids - be specific

Answers will vary

400

What do fireworks, rubber and Silly Putty have in common?

they were all created by a chemical reaction - also accidents

400

Explain what happened when we put baking soda and vinegar in a bag? Why did this happen.

The 2 substances reacted. Gas was produced and the bag expanded.

500

In dollars, how much is an ounce of gold worth? 

More than a $1,000 an ounce

500

What created the chemical reaction resulting bubbles or fizz in our experiment? 


Remember, we used vinegar, milk, glue, baking soda, and purple liquid.

Baking soda

500

  Acids can ______________ and ______________________.

dissolve, change color

500

Name 4 things for each category that we have because of: rubber, glass, metal  & plastic

Must have 4 examples for each

500

How could we alter our plastic bag experiment to create a bigger "pop"?

Add more baking soda and vinegar.