Misconceptions in Primary Science
By Allen, Michael
“Chemical Changes in Materials”
Publisher: Open University Press
Pp. 83- 88
2010
Type: Anecdotal
Data collection method: Unknown
Number of subjects, range: Unknown
Grade and age of subjects: PreK-2nd — under 7-8 years of age, 3rd-5th grade — under 10-11 years
- A material is something used for building, clothing, or stationery.
- When an object burns, parts of it disappear and no longer exist.
- Candle wax does not burn, it just melts.
- When burning paper shrinks to leave ash, part of it has evaporated.
- All acids are corrosive.
- Rust is a type of decay caused by a fungus.