MHS Chemistry

Name: ___________________________

1.B.11 Water Testing

Section A B C D E F G

 

Due Date: __________

Purpose:

  1. To test water samples for the presence of Fe+3, Ca+2, Cl-1, and SO4-2.
  2. Make awesome data tables.
  3. Grade Span Expectation: PS1 (9-11) INQ-1Use physical and chemical properties as determined through an investigation to identify a substance.
Assignment:
  1. Read textbook section 1.B.11 (pp 42-45).
  2. Prepare four data tables as described on page 43. Put some effort into preparing awesome data tables!
  3. Be sure you understand the terms reference solution, blank, and test solution. (Note: Change the word "control" in the sample data table on page 43 to "blank".)
  4. Follow the procedure as described in the textbook (and the teacher).
  5. Answer questions 1-4 on page 45.
  6. Hand in your data tables and the answers to the questions on p. 45.

 

Assessment
Criteria:
Possible Points Score Comments:
Style:
  1. MLA heading(s)
  2. Data tables are neat, organized, labeled, and complete.
  3. Answers to the questions are legible and written in complete sentences.


2
10

3



Content:

  1. You are able to correctly test for the presence of the ions in both the known and unknown samples.
  2. Your results are consistent with your data.
  3. Answersto the questions make sense.



10



20

5



Total:

50





[back to MHS Chemistry page]