Question

gatorade is made by mixing purified water with sugars, electrolytes like sodium and potassium, and flavorings in large tanks, then the mixture is pasteurized to kill bacteria, rapidly cooled, and poured into bottles or pouches. after filling and capping, the bottles are labeled, packed, and sent to distribution centers. 1. which type of change (phase or physical) is making gatorade? explain with specific evidence 2. which type of matter (ecm) is gatorade? explain with specific evidence the electrolyte of potassium is kcl. 1. identify the group potassium is in, 2. how it reacts 3. why it reacts that way..

Explanation:

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Making Gatorade involves combining purified water with sugars, electrolytes, and flavorings, which is a physical change. There is no new substance formed; just a mixture of existing substances. Pasteurization is a chemical - change process to kill bacteria but the overall making process mainly refers to the combination step which is physical.

Gatorade is a homogeneous mixture. It has a uniform composition throughout as the sugars, electrolytes, and flavorings are evenly distributed in the water. When you take a sip from any part of the bottle, the taste and composition are the same.

1. Potassium (K) is in Group 1 of the periodic table, also known as the alkali metals.
2. Potassium reacts vigorously with water to produce hydrogen gas and potassium hydroxide. The reaction is highly exothermic and can sometimes cause the hydrogen gas to ignite.
3. It reacts this way because potassium has one valence electron in its outermost shell. It readily donates this electron to achieve a stable electron configuration, similar to the noble gas argon. This makes it highly reactive, especially with substances like water which can accept that electron.

Answer:

The type of change in making Gatorade is a physical change. Evidence: Combining purified water, sugars, electrolytes, and flavorings does not create new substances; it's just a mixture.

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