Elements cannot be broken down into any other substance. Compounds are produced by chemically combining two or more elements. Chemists also study how elements and compounds change when combined with other elements, or when heated or cooled. The qualities of compounds or ingredients make it possible to combine them to make cookie dough. The heat of baking, together with the qualities of the ingredients, change the dough into cookies.
All compounds have many qualities that are obvious.
In this activity, you will investigate the properties of common compounds. The Challenge Choose 5 powders to study and get a container of each one. Label each container. Write the name of each powder on the data sheet like the sample below Do each of the tests described below on each of your test powders. Smooth, rough, large or small grained, etc.