Soluble and insoluble

substances
• Some solids like sugar can dissolve in a
liquid.
• Sugar can dissolve in water.
• It is called a soluble substance.
• Some solids do not dissolve in a liquid.
• Sand does not dissolve in water.
• We say it is insoluble in water
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Investigating soluble and insoluble substances

substance Prediction: Observation: conclusion:
Soluble or Clear or cloudy? Soluble or
insoluble? insoluble?

Measure 100ml of water into each jar.

Add one teaspoon of solid to each jar.
Stir the water and observe what happens. Are the mixtures clear
or cloudy?
Can you still see the solid substance?
Record your observation and conclusion in the table.
Leave the mixtures for five minutes and observe them again.
• When you mix insoluble solids in a liquid
you can still see the solid.

• An insoluble solid forms a suspension in

a liquid.
Liquid+ soluble solid solution

Liquid + insoluble solid suspension

 Soluble substances Insoluble substances

Can it dissolve in
water?

How does the

mixture look?

Can you see the

solid?

Does the solid sink

to the bottom or
float on the top?
Soluble
Insoluble
Suspension
Solution