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Year 5

More irreversible changes

I can describe the action of acid with bicarbonate of soda as an irreversible change, where a new material is formed.

New
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Year 5

More irreversible changes

I can describe the action of acid with bicarbonate of soda as an irreversible change, where a new material is formed.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Vinegar is an example of an acid that we find in our homes.
  2. Bicarbonate of soda is a white powder used in baking to make bread, batter and cakes rise when baked.
  3. When vinegar and bicarbonate of soda are mixed, this produces a new material in the form of carbon dioxide gas.
  4. The action of acid with bicarbonate of soda is an irreversible change.
  5. During an irreversible change, the material that has been changed cannot return to its original state.

Keywords

  • Bicarbonate of soda - Bicarbonate of soda is a white powder, used in baking.

  • Acids - Foods that contain acids have a sour taste.

  • Observe - To observe is to look very closely and use other senses too.

  • Carbon dioxide - Carbon dioxide is a type of gas that is in the air around us.

  • Irreversible change - If a change is irreversible, it cannot be undone or changed back to its original state.

Common misconception

All bubbles produced contain air and that it is a reversible change.

Teaching slides explain that the bubbles produced when acids react with bicarbonate of soda contain carbon dioxide and that this change is irreversible as a new material is produced.

Encourage children to make links between the science and their own lives by discussing the formation of bubbles when fizzy drinks are opened.
Teacher tip

Equipment

Vinegar, bicarbonate of soda, teaspoons, beakers, trays or bowls, disposable gloves and glasses.

Content guidance

  • Risk assessment required - equipment

Supervision

Adult supervision required

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Lesson video

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6 Questions

Q1.
A change is where a material that has changed can return to its original state.
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Correct Answer: reversible, reversible change, Reversible
Q2.
What type of change is it when sugar dissolves in water?
Correct answer: reversible
irreversible
change of state
Q3.
Which of these metals rust?
An image in a quiz
aluminium
Correct answer: steel
Correct answer: iron
silver
Q4.
Match the type of change to the example.
An image in a quiz
Correct Answer:irreversible ,steel rusting

steel rusting

Correct Answer:reversible ,water freezing

water freezing

Q5.
Which gas is needed for rust to form?
nitrogen
carbon dioxide
Correct answer: oxygen
Q6.
Which greenhouse gas is produced by burning fossil fuels?
oxygen
nitrogen
Correct answer: carbon dioxide
helium
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6 Questions

Q1.
Vinegar is an example of a mild .
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Correct Answer: acid
Q2.
Which of these are acids?
Correct answer: orange
Correct answer: lemon
bicarbonate of soda
Correct answer: honey
Q3.
During an irreversible change, the material that has been changed …
Correct answer: cannot return to its original state.
can return to its original state.
Q4.
What is produced when bicarbonate of soda is mixed with acid?
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Correct answer: carbon dioxide gas
nitrogen gas
oxygen gas
Q5.
Why is bicarbonate of soda mixed with acids in recipes?
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Because the oxygen produced makes batters rise.
Because the carbon dioxide produced makes food sweeter.
Correct answer: Because the carbon dioxide produced makes bread, batter and cakes rise.
Because the oxygen produced makes food a more appealing colour.
Q6.
Match the type of change to the example.
Correct Answer:reversible change,salt dissolving in water

salt dissolving in water

Correct Answer:irreversible change,acid reacting with bicarbonate of soda

acid reacting with bicarbonate of soda

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