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Artificial Snow and Polymers

Artificial Snow and Polymers

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Chemistry, Physics

4th - 5th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explores the use of polymers to create artificial snow, demonstrating how sodium polyacrylate absorbs water to expand and mimic snow. It discusses the engineering behind different snow-like substances and their practical applications, such as in movie sets and indoor skiing. The video also highlights activities at the Imagination Station, including making New Year's spectacles and a bouncy ball drop event.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event is being celebrated with the creation of New Year's spectacles?

Thanksgiving

Halloween

New Year

Easter

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are polymers described as in the video?

Linked molecules

Atoms

Single molecules

Ions

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the polymer used to demonstrate absorption?

Sodium sulfate

Sodium chloride

Sodium bicarbonate

Sodium polyacrylate

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What common household item uses a similar polymer for absorption?

Towels

Paper towels

Baby diapers

Sponges

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the re-engineered polymer differ from the original?

It evaporates quickly

It becomes a liquid

It forms a hard solid

It becomes fluffy and snow-like

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens when water is added to the polymer?

It changes color

It shrinks

It evaporates

It expands

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a practical use of this artificial snow in warm climates?

Food preservation

Decorations

Clothing

Cooling systems

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