What is Matter?

Objective: To define matter. To observe physical changes in matter and the

different states matter exists.
Hypothesis: Take a guess below about what you think will happen in
the lab.
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Materials:
1. Data Sheet to record observations
2. Diagrams (so you see how to set up the experiment)
3. Plastic Container
4. Ring stand and 1 Clamp
5. 2 test tubes
6. Alka-Seltzer Tablet
7. Pencil and markers
8. Graduated Cylinder
9. Ruler
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3 drops of food coloring
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Water
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Rubber stopper with rubber tubing already attached
Procedures:
1. Set up lab experiment, using the diagram to guide you.
2. Fill water container with approximately 1.5 liters of water (about
half full).
3. Add 3 drops of food coloring to the 1.5 liters of water in the plastic
container.
4. Using the graduated cylinder measure 15ml of water.
5. Place 15ml of water in Vial A.
6. Add Alka Seltzer to Vial A and cover with rubber stopper.
7. Observe what is happening in Vial A, in the Container and in Vial B.
8. Write your observations on the sheet with the mini-diagrams.
9. Draw what you see on the diagrams.
10. Clean up lab equipment and lab table.

Use the space below to write out your procedures for this lab.
Use the procedures listed to guide you, but remember to use
your own words.
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Homework:
Answer the following questions below:
a. What happened in Vial A? Give evidence.
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b. Was there anything in Vial B at the end of the experiment? If so

what do you think it was? Give evidence to support your answer.
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c. Can all matter be seen? If your answer is no, what evidence is
there that it is there.
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Conclusion:

We will discuss the questions above and use our discussion and
experiment to define matter.
You will also look at sample conclusions to help you determine
the proper format.