Dihydrogen Monoxide
California Content Standards:
3. 7 Each of the more than 100 elements of matter has distinct properties and a distinct atomic structure. All forms of matter are composed of one or more of the elements. As a basis for understanding this concept:
b. Students know that compounds are formed by combining two or more different elements and that compounds have properties that are different from their constituent elements.
I would like you to be aware of a substance that most are not familiar with:
a. Visit the following website: www.dhmo.org.
b. Click on “Dihydrogen Monoxide FAQ” in the left-hand margin.
c. Read about dihydrogen monoxide by scrolling through the pages.
d. Based on what you have read, complete the acrostic worksheet. Write a factual statement about dihydrogen monoxide that starts with each letter of the chemical. The statement you write must be a complete sentence, and facts may not be repeated. Online abbreviations are acceptable.
Questions to answer
1. Would you support a ban on dihydrogen monoxide? Why or why not?
2. Explain the dangers of dihydrogen monoxide to a family member. Would he or she support a ban on dihydrogen monoxide? Why or why not?
Acrostic: Dihydrogen monoxide
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