Virginia Earth Science Standards of Learning addressed in this activity include:

Chemistry.2 The student will investigate and understand that the placement of elements on the periodic table is a function of their atomic structure. The periodic table is a tool used for the investigations of

• Chemical/physical properties

Chemistry.5 The student will investigate and understand that the phases of matter are explained by kinetic theory and forces of attraction between particles. Key concepts include;

• Solutions

Physical Science 2. The student will investigate and understand the basic nature of matter. Key concepts include:

• The particle theory of matter;
• Elements, compounds, mixtures, acids, bases, salts, organic, inorganic, solids, liquids, and gases