Chemical properties resources

Students consider the potential for chemical change when a range of everyday substances are mixed. They use logical reasoning to work out the consequences of four pairs of reactions.

In this NEMP task students discuss observations of six unknown common household powders. They design a chart for results, find properties for each, and identify what each powder is. Assessment focus: identifying substances; teamwork.

Students are given a mind map showing some properties of carbon dioxide. Students identify each of these as either a physical or chemical property.

Students answer three questions about information found on a bottle of bleach.

Students name things that are protected by paint. Students also explain why metal needs protecting.

Students list four properties of copper metal and state if each property is physical or chemical. Students then explain how copper sulfate solution can be separated.

Students use a table about properties of different materials to answer questions about this, and to group the materials listed into two groups.