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ACTIVITY #01 – Part1B A SWEET BREAK

Objectives:
1. Describe the process of mechanical digestion; and
2. Explain how the physical breaking down of food helps in its digestion.
Materials Needed:
 Two 100 mL beakers or clear containers
 Warm water
 Two pieces of candies (hard candies)
 Mortar and pestle
 Paper towel
Procedures:
1. Fill the two beakers with warm water. Make sure that the amount of water placed in each
glass is about the same. Label the glasses A and B.
2. Fill the two beakers with warm water. Make sure that the amount of water placed in each
glass is about the same. Label the glasses A and B.
3. Fill the two beakers with warm water. Make sure that the amount of water placed in each
glass is about the same. Label the glasses A and B.
4. Fill the two beakers with warm water. Make sure that the amount of water placed in each
glass is about the same. Label the glasses A and B.
5. Record your observation.

Questions:

1. How does crushing the candy to smaller pieces affect its dissolution?
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2. What does crushing the candy represent in the process of digestion?

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