Homework Clinic
Science Clinic => Chemistry => Topic started by: pepyto on Aug 27, 2018
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Based on this demonstration, go back and explain the unexpected results you observed with the Mysterious Mixing Liquids.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 2
Based on your observations, explain why the actual volume of the metal balls did not match the expected volume of the metal balls.
What will be an ideal response?
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Answer to Question 1
The particles of the liquid are like the metal shot. There must be some empty space between the particles and they can pack tighter and use up some of the space when they are mixed.
Answer to Question 2
The small shot were able to take up space between the large shot. This was particularly clear when the first 10 mls or so of small shot are added and the volume of the large shot doesn't increase at all. The volume only starts to go up when all the spaces between the large shot are filled.