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S&S Activity 5.1 Tab 4

Differentiation

Modifications

Tips

If you complete the molecular modeling activity, emphasize the similarity between the explanation for methane burning and the explanation for ethanol burning. The same rules and patterns apply to all examples of burning organic materials.

Extending the Learning

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