G6 Science eNotes Sept 24 - 25
G6 Science eNotes Sept 24 - 25
G6 Science eNotes Sept 24 - 25
Topic 3: Materials
Difference between Reversible and irreversible changes
Solution:
•A solution is a uniform mixture composed of two or more substances, which can be found in any
state of matter.
• It includes a solute and a solvent, where the solute is the substance that gets dissolved in the
solvent.
• The solubility of a solute refers to the maximum amount that can be dissolved in a solvent. For
instance, in a saline solution, salt acts as the solute, while water serves as the solvent. Factors
affecting Solubility:
Several factors impact the solubility of a solute:
• Temperature: Increasing the temperature of the solution enhances solubility.
• Mixing or Stirring: Stirring the solution helps fresh portions of the solvent come into contact
with the solute, allowing it to dissolve more quickly and increasing solubility.
• Size of the Solute: Smaller pieces of solute dissolve faster.
• Quantity of the Solvent: Adding more solvent to the solution allows more solute to dissolve,
thereby increasing solubility.
• Saturation Point: This is the stage where no more of a substance can be absorbed into a vapor or
dissolved into a solution.
Types of Solution
• Production of a New Gas: Gas bubbles may form during a reaction, indicating the creation of a
new gas. For instance, when baking soda reacts with vinegar, the fizzing is due to the
formation of carbon dioxide, a gas not present at the beginning of the reaction.
• Production of an Odor: The formation of tiny gas molecules can produce new scents, which your
brain detects as specific odors. This can be evidence of new substances being formed. For
example, hydrogen sulfide has a strong smell similar to rotten eggs.
• Production of a New Liquid or Solid: During a chemical reaction, substances can break apart
and recombine to form new liquids or solids with different properties from the original
substances. A solid formed from the combination of two liquids is known as a precipitate.
• Change in Temperature: Chemical reactions can either absorb or release heat. Endothermic
reactions absorb heat, making the surroundings feel cool or cold, while exothermic reactions
release heat, making the surroundings feel warm or hot.
• Change in Color: A color change can indicate a chemical reaction. For example, sunlight can
cause the colors in a photo to fade by breaking some of the chemical bonds in the
molecules.
Circulatory system:
The circulatory system is responsible for transporting materials throughout the entire body.
Components of circulatory system
Function of heart:
• The heart is a powerful muscle that is situated between your lungs, protected by
the ribcage.