Original Project
Substances, Chemical Reactions, and Conservation of Matter
A pure substance has characteristic properties, such as density, a boiling point, and solubility, all of which a…
Item SC063004: To identify a liquid, you could determine the boiling point of the liquid and compare it to the boiling points of other liquids.
Your teacher gives you a container with a clear liquid in it. The liquid is a pure substance. What could you do to help identify the liquid in the container?
- Weigh the liquid and compare it to the weight of other liquids.
- Measure the volume of the liquid and compare it to the volumes of other liquids.
- Measure the temperature of the liquid and compare it to the temperature of other liquids.
- Determine the boiling point of the liquid and compare it to the boiling points of other liquids.
- Distribution of Responses
- Students Responding Correctly
| Group | Correct | Total | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1456 | 2745 | 53% |
| Grades | |||
| 6–8 | 815 | 1640 | 50% |
| 9–12 | 629 | 1084 | 58% |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 660 | 1270 | 52% |
| Female | 766 | 1417 | 54% |
| Primary Language | |||
| English | 1318 | 2428 | 54% |
| Other | 96 | 242 | 40% |