5th Grade Chemistry

5th Grade Chemistry
by Tim, Logan, Sam, and Zach
What is an atom?
It is a very very small thing that everything in
the universe is made of. They are made up of 3 parts:
- Protons
- Neutrons
- Electrons
Protons and Neutrons are in the center of the atom.
Electrons circle around the outside of the atom.
Solids, Liquids, and Gases

Solids-firm and stable in shape; not liquid
or fluid:rock
Liquids- flowing freely but of constant
volume:water(h20)
Gases- an airlike fluid substance which
expands freely to fill any space available:
carbon monoxide
Elements
Elements are the most basic materials in
the universe. These elements combine to make
compounds. Everything in the world is made of
elements. Elements have an atomic number, a
mass, an Atomic Symbol and special
characteristics
Elements continued
Mass is how much the element weighs
The Atomic number is how many Protons and
Neutrons an element has
The Atomic symbol is the abbreviation of the
element
For example
Atomic Number--->
<---Atomic Symbol
Elements Name---->
<
<----Atomic Mass
The Periodic Table

The Periodic Table is made of different Groups
Groups are the type of elements the groups of elements

are Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids(or semimetals)
Metals are usually shiny and can conduct electricity
Nonmetals are liquids and gasses, they are usually easy
to bend and are bad conductors of electricity
Metalloids or semimetals Have characteristics of both
metals and nonmetals
Oh No Homework
Your teacher will each give you an element. On a piece of
paper, write the following:
Its Name
Atomic Number
Abbreviations
What it looks like
What it can be used for
Elements, Mixtures, and Compounds

Element: A basic material in our universe.
Mixture:Two or more substances that are combined physically

but not chemically become a mixture.
Compound:Two or more elements that are combined chemically

but not chemically become a compound.
Chemical Reactions
When elements combine they make chemical
reactions also occur. Some of these reactions
can create gas, fire, or explosions. You will
be doing an experiment that produces a
chemical reaction
Elephant Toothpaste
Material list
A clean 16 ounce plastic soda bottle.

1/2 cup 20-volume hydrogen peroxide liquid (20-volume is a 6%
solution, ask an adult to get this from a beauty supply store or
hair salon)
1 Tablespoon (one packet) of dry yeast.
3 Tablespoons of warm water.
Liquid dish washing soap.
Food coloring.
Small cup.
Safety goggles.
Procedure:
1.
Hydrogen peroxide can irritate skin and eyes, so put on those safety
goggles and ask an adult to carefully pour the hydrogen peroxide into
the bottle.
2.
Add 8 drops of your favorite food coloring into the bottle.
3.
Add about 1 tablespoon of liquid dish soap into the bottle and swish the
bottle around a bit to mix it.
4.
In a separate small cup, combine the warm water and the yeast together
and mix for about 30 seconds.
5.
Now the adventure starts! Pour the yeast water mixture into the bottle
(a funnel helps here) and watch the foaminess begin!
Post-Lab Questions: Elephant Toothpaste

On a separate sheet of paper, answer the following
questions:
1)
2)
3)
4)
Describe what happened.

What do you think caused the reaction?
Did you enjoy the lab?
What did you like/dislike?
Coca-Cola and Mentos

Material List
A roll or box of Mentos mints
2-liter bottle of diet soda (diet or regular soda will

work, but diet soda is not as sticky)
Piece of paper
Procedure:
Recommendation: Perform this experiment outside!
1.
2.
3.
4.
Open the soda bottle and place it on the ground.

Unwrap the roll of mentos.
Place 3 to 5 mentos in the soda bottle.
Stand back and watch the soda bottle erupt!
Post Lab Questions

1)
2)
3)
4)
Explain what happened?

Why you think the cola and mentos erupted?
Did you enjoy this experiment?
What did/didn't you like about it?
Making Ice Cream

Materials:
Cup of milk
Cup of whipping cream (Heavy cream)
Cup sugar
Teaspoon vanilla or vanilla flavoring
To cup of sodium chloride (NaCl) as table salt or rock salt
2 Cups ice
1-quart plastic bag
1-gallon plastic bag
Thermometer
Measuring Cups/spoons
Bowls and spoon to enjoy your Ice Cream
Procedure
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
Add the cup of sugar, cup of milk, cup if whipping cream, and teaspoon of
vanilla to the quart plastic bag. Seal the bag tightly.
Put the 2 cups of ice into the gallon plastic bag
Use the thermometer to measure/record the temperature of the ice in the gallon bag.
Add the to cup of salt to the bag of ice.
Place the sealed quart bag into the gallon bag of ice and salt. Seal the gallon bag
tightly.
Gently rock the bag from side to side. Do not place your hands directly on the bag
where the ice is because it may hurt your hand. Instead, either hold the very top of the
bag or wrap the bag in a cloth so you dont hurt your hands.
Continue to rock the bag for 10-15 or until the contents of the quart bag have solidified
into ice cream.
Open the gallon bag and use the thermometer to measure/record the temperature of
the ice/salt mixture.
Remove the ice cream from the quart bag and serve it in the bowls with spoons.
Post Lab Questions:

1) Describe what happened?
2) Why do you think the ice caused the other ingredients to
turn into ice cream?
3) Did you enjoy the experiment?
4) What did/didnt you like about it?

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Solids, Liquids, and Gases

The Periodic Table

Groups are the type of elements the groups of elements

Elements, Mixtures, and Compounds

Mixture:Two or more substances that are combined physically

Compound:Two or more elements that are combined chemically

A clean 16 ounce plastic soda bottle.

Add 8 drops of your favorite food coloring into the bottle.

Post-Lab Questions: Elephant Toothpaste

Describe what happened.

Coca-Cola and Mentos

A roll or box of Mentos mints

2-liter bottle of diet soda (diet or regular soda will

Open the soda bottle and place it on the ground.

Post Lab Questions

Explain what happened?

Making Ice Cream

Post Lab Questions:

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