With four different labs in one week, we were able to learn how different states of matter affect the object. In the first lab, we observed a birthday candle which helped me to learn how to record physical and the chemical properties of an object. Additionally, I learned about physical and chemical changes of an object as well as melting and combustion. I could use these skills in the future if I needed to record the reaction of an object when burned. The second lab taught me how a candle can burn out when exposed to carbon dioxide. When carbon dioxide is exposed to the oxygen which keeps the candle lit, the flame dies down because the carbon dioxide took away the oxygen. The third lab teaches physical and chemical changes of a marshmallow and the different phases of matter it can be in. Finally, the fourth lab taught observing the different changes of matter an object can be in with a sugar cube.
How I can use these techniques in the future is in cooking. Sometimes when you cook you have to notice the different chemical changes in an ingredient. Also, moms with children who are picky eaters need to know the physical properties of some foods to make your dish appealing to kids who don't like eating much.
