Are Magic Potions Real?

What is an alchemist?

• A chemist named Al. 🔬

• A type of bird.

• A very old study of how to change metals into other substances.

• A new study of how to change animals into other animals.

What type of metal are pennies made of?

• Aluminum.

• Titanium.

• Gold.

• Copper.

What two types of atoms make up water?

• Bert and Ernie.

• Hydrogen and Oxygen.

• Hydrogen and Helium.

• Oxygen and Nitrogen.

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Why should we use old pennies for this experiment?

• They are more wrinkly and gray.👵

• They have a higher concentration of zinc.

• They have a higher concentration of copper.

• They need to be cleaned ASAP!

Why do pennies turn dark brown?

• The copper oxidizes (interacts with oxygen in the air).

• The silver oxidizes (interacts with oxygen in the air).

• They eat too much chocolate.

• They are extremely dirty. _💩

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Which solution caused the copper in the penny to react (change)?

• Salt and Water.

• Water and Vinegar.

• Soap and Water.

• Vinegar, Salt and Water.

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How did the penny change after it was submerged in the correct solution?

• It turned black.

• It became brighter and shinier.

• It became angry.😡

• It melted.

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What type of change did we observe when the penny was submerged in the correct solution?

• Physical change.

• Chemical change.

• Costume change.🎭

• Transcontinental change.

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What did the chloride (in salt) and acetic acid (in vinegar) do to the oxidized copper?

• It caused a chemical reaction, which changed the color and luster of the penny.

• It caused a physical reaction, which changed the temperature and texture of the penny.

• It made the penny smell fresh and clean.😂

• It caused a chemical reaction, which changed the taste of the penny.

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Where do you think the copper atoms went after being submerged in the vinegar, salt and water solution?

• They flew into outer space.

• The copper atoms disappeared into an abyss.

• The copper atoms were dissolved into the solution.

• They went to a party.🎉

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