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WorksheetsLaundry Day Literacy Task
Total questions: 3
Worksheet time: 9mins
A chemistry student uses powdered laundry detergent, sodium carbonate (Na2CO3), when washing clothes. One day, the student accidentally poured Epsom salt, magnesium sulfate (MgSO4), in the washing machine along with the laundry detergent. Both substances dissolved in the water and the student right away noticed that new tiny white solids formed at the bottom of the washing machine and the water felt hot.
Using 3-4 examples from your prior knowledge as well as examples from the student laundry experience, explain how you can tell the difference between a physical change and a chemical change. (10 sentences minimum).
A chemistry student uses powdered laundry detergent, sodium carbonate (Na2CO3), when washing clothes. One day, the student accidentally poured Epsom salt, magnesium sulfate (MgSO4), in the washing machine along with the laundry detergent. Both substances dissolved in the water and the student right away noticed that new tiny white solids formed at the bottom of the washing machine and the water felt hot.
Using the relevant documents to support your arguments, describe what type of reaction occurred in the washing machine. (10 sentences minimum).
A chemistry student uses powdered laundry detergent, sodium carbonate (Na2CO3), when washing clothes. One day, the student accidentally poured Epsom salt, magnesium sulfate (MgSO4), in the washing machine along with the laundry detergent. Both substances dissolved in the water and the student right away noticed that new tiny white solids formed at the bottom of the washing machine and the water felt hot.
Using relevant documents, compare and contrast a single replacement reaction with a double replacement reaction (10 sentences minimum).
