Chem+Tests

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Chemicals are all around us. They have properties that can be identified through the use of simple tests. We can learn about chemicals by adding water, heat or cool to them. We can also observe changes in chemicals as they interact with other chemicals. Chemicals can be acidic, basic, or neutral. We use chemicals every day. Everything is made of chemicals.

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS TO GUIDE INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT:  What properties do various chemicals have? Can chemicals undergo changes? Can chemicals change their size and shape? What is evaporation? What is filtration? Can chemicals break down? What breaks chemicals down? What are the proper techniques that we can use to be safe when using chemicals? What is a solution and how is it different from a suspension? How can we classify chemicals? How can we test chemicals?