Potions
How many states of matter are there?
Three
List the ingredients needed to cast a dancing spell
Raisins, ginger ale, and a cup
(Music isn't needed, but always fun!)
What is the world and everything in it made of?
Atoms
118 of these are periodically sorted and categorized into a very organized table. Some examples include carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen.
Elements
Mr. Chips has how many pets?
For extra points, name them all!
One
(A cat named Goose)
What state of matter has the most amount of energy?
Recite the incantation for the Fire in a Jar spell.
"Woooo! Fireball!"
How many types of atoms are in an element?
One
This word defines how compact a material is and can be found by dividing something's mass by its volume.
Density
Mr. Chips is not from Oregon! He is originally from what U.S. state?
Arizona
pH measures how acidic or basic a solution is on a scale of what numbers?
0-14
In the Bubble Spell, two tablets of the same weight dissolved at different rates. Why?
The broken tablet had more surface area than the whole tablet. Increased surface area will increase the reaction rate.
What are the charges for the following particles?
1. Proton 2. Neutron 3. Electron
1. Proton (+)
2. Neutron (=)
3. Electron (-)
In a chemical reaction, a _______ will react with other chemicals and be used up to form a product.
Reactant
What is Mr. Chips' real name?
Bonus points if you can get his last initial too!
Manuel E.
Rank the liquid ingredients needed for the levitation potion in order of LEAST dense to MOST dense.
1. Isopropyl Alcohol (0.785 g/mL)
2. Vegetable Oil (0.91-0.93 g/mL)
3. Water (1.00 g/mL)
4. Honey (1.38-1.45 g/mL)
When Mr. Chips tried to make coffee, it magically disappeared! The chemical responsible for this trick is sodium polyacrylate ((C3H3NaO2)n) because it is really good at absorbing liquids. Besides Mr. Chips' coffee mug, where else can you find this chemical?
In diapers
How many valence electrons fit in the first shell?
Two
I am a small, single molecule that can bond with similar molecules to form a long chain. What am I?
Monomer
True or False? Mr. Chips got his nickname from outdoor school! One of his students dared him to eat an entire bag of chocolate chips on a hike. He ate the whole bag for lunch, but was sick the rest of the week because he was allergic to the chocolate.
False!
Students at the beginning of the summer couldn't remember Mr. Chips' real name, so they decided to call him something silly and it stuck!
When a solid turns into a liquid, it melts. When a liquid turns into a gas, it evaporates. What is it called when a solid turns straight into a gas?
Sublimation
To cast the Blood Spell, you need to use a special type of paper called "goldenrod paper". The paper turned red in the presence of ammonia (NH3) which is what type of what kind of solution?
A base
What are three elements that can be found in almost all living things on Earth? (Name three of the five essential elements)
Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H), & Oxygen (O)
(Nitrogen (N) & Sulfur (S) also count)
Yeowch! I just bonked my head and need some ice. Luckily you have an instant ice pack! You crack it open and it starts to feel cold. This is an example of what kind of reaction?
Endothermic
Mr. Chips drinks tea every morning! It helps him start his day and fuels his spell casting. What flavor does he drink every morning?
(Enlighten) Mint