Favorite Beverages
What do you drink? Have you ever thought about what is in your favorite beverage, or for that matter, the solution that you might be drinking right now? Even water is a solution that is comprised of various items depending on if it is bottled at a natural spring, from the tap, or is one of those "smart" waters.
First visit SolutionsLinks to an external site. and review homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures. Then, visit SolutionsLinks to an external site. properties to read more about the composition of solutions.
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As you post your initial response, discuss what is in your solution of choice. Do not forget the gases that may be dissolved. Write chemical formulas for as many items as you can that are in the solution.
Avoid selecting beverages already covered by your classmates.
Respond to at least two other discussion posts. Note what your peers noticed when they investigated their favorite beverage. Are you surprised by the results?
Instructions
Be sure to post an initial, substantive response by Thursday at 11:59 p.m. MT, and respond to two or more classmates or the instructor with substantive responses by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. MT.
A substantive initial post answers the question presented completely and/or asks a thoughtful question pertaining to the topic. Be sure your post is unique. Do not repeat what other students have said.
Substantive peer responses ask thoughtful questions pertaining to the topic, and/or answer a question (in detail) posted by another student or the instructor. Note: The following are not examples of substantive contributions:
Thanking, agreeing with, or complimenting a classmate.