White Substances in the Mystery Mixture

Question 1

Citric Acid Observations

Answer 1

small white crystals

Question 2

citric acid uses

Answer 2

• preserver
• used to make things sour

Question 3

Magnesium Sulfate (epsom salts) observations

Answer 3

small white chunks that differ in size

Question 4

Magnesium Sulfate (epsom salts) uses

Answer 4

• soothes sore feet
• laxative
• used in fertilizer

Question 5

Sodium Carbonate (Washing Soda) observations

Answer 5

• white opaque
• powdery

Question 6

sodium carbonate (washing soda) uses

Answer 6

used to make glass
- lowers the melting temp
- used in soaps/detergents
- used to make paper

Question 7

Calcium Carbonata (chalk) observations

Answer 7

• compact white powder

Question 8

calcium carbonate (chalk) uses

Answer 8

• antacid
• used in calcium pills

Question 9

calcium chloride (road salt) observations

Answer 9

• opaque white
• large chunks

Question 10

calcium chloride (road salt) uses

Answer 10

• used to melt ice b/c it releases heat when dissolved
• hygroscopic (absorbs water)

Question 11

sucrose (sugar) observations

Answer 11

• shiny crystals

Question 12

sucrose (sugar) uses

Answer 12

• sweetener
• source of energy in human diet

Question 13

sodium chloride (table salt) observations

Answer 13

• shiny crystals

Question 14

sodium chloride (table salt) uses

Answer 14

• preserver
• seasoning
• important for health (muscle movement, heartbeat regulation, and nerve function)

Question 15

Sodium Bicarbonate (baking soda) observations

Answer 15

• clumpy white powder
• compact