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Prediction
Let's start with a prediction. To the left you see the atomic level view of a "mystery substance." Please answer the questions below, and submit your answers for anonymous sharing with your teacher and classmates by clicking on the Submit button located below each question. |
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Introduction
Use this simulation to see what solids, liquids, and gases look like at the atomic level. You will be asked to describe the difference between these states of matter. By clicking on any of the substances in the simulation you can see what each looks like at the atomic level. Click on the “Highlight Molecule 1” and “Highlight Molecule 2” buttons below the simulation in order to track the movement of two different molecules. Try clicking on the objects and observe the atomic scale view before going on to the next page. |
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There are two solids for you to explore: the bar of gold and the
eight-ball.
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There are two liquids for you to explore: the cup of water
and the cup of root beer.
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There are two gases for you to explore, each
contained in one of the balloons.
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8. Select a substance that you think most resembles the mystery substance, and take a snapshot of its atomic view. In the snapshot's notes section, located at the bottom of your lab notebook window, use your knowledge of the structure and molecular movement of solids, liquids, and gases to explain what the mystery substance is and why you think that. Be sure to use evidence. |
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