Misconceptions in Primary Science
By Allen, Michael
“Particles”
Publisher: Open University Press
Pp. 91-99
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
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Particles in a liquid are further apart than particles in a solid.
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The macroscopic nature of materials persists at the particle level.
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Flat tyres contain no air.
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When a party balloon is inflated with air, the balloon becomes lighter.
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When a solid dissolves in water it does not contribute to the mass of the solution.