Each group reports aloud. A discussion about what increases solubility ensues. A demonstration of oil and water being mixed is shown. The term insoluble is introduced. A discussion about other items that are insoluble in water is encouraged.
All terminology is reviewed.
What causes an increase in saturation level is asked. Different kinds of solutions are discussed. Loose sugar and a sugar cube are weighed on a beam balance separately and then each is dissolved in equal amounts of water. Then there is a discussion about surface area. Each student is given one whole mint and two halves of a mint.