China Primary School Science - English Version - Science
Mission Objectives
Test predictions about solids dissolving in water
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Words and meanings to learn
solute
A substance (usually a solid) which is added to a liquid to make a solution.
prediction
To make an informed guess or forecast of something that could happen in the future.
solvent
A substance that dissolves something.
dissolve
To mix with a liquid and become part of the liquid.
stir
To mix something by making circular movements in it using a spoon or other utensil.
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Variety of solids / substances i.e.
sugar
salt
pepper
coffee
flour
soil
sand
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