Lab: Unique Properties of Water - Cohesion, Adhesion & More!

Students will rotate through seven different stations during this lab to discover the unique properties of water including surface tension, cohesion and adhesion, polarity, density, capillary action and water's role as the universal solvent. This lab reinforces key concepts and scientific terms from your study of the Chemistry of Life and gives students the opportunity to practice laboratory procedures and become more familiar with common lab equipment.

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This product is fully editable and includes 3 documents:

1. Student Lab Handout with the following sections:

• Problem

• Introduction

• Pre-Lab Activity

• Materials

• Procedure

• Data and Observation Table

• Analysis and Conclusion

2. Teacher Answer Key includes answers to questions and sample data as well as an optional activity that can be used as a teacher demonstration or as an opportunity for students to design their own activity.

3. Station Cards and Set Up Guide includes instruction cards for each of 7 stations, which can be laminated for repeated use. A comprehensive materials list is also included in addition to set up notes that will make your prep time more efficient.

See the Preview for a comprehensive materials list.

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Happy Teaching!

Carla Brooks

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