Vehicles are being stolen from commuter lots and chopped up to be sold for parts. The alleged thieves are believed to be operating a used auto parts store to profit from their illegal chop shop. We need the public’s help to locate the thieves and bring them to justice. Investigators have located 4 different elements at the crime scene. They have analyzed the samples. Can you help them solve the crime? A. What elements were found at the crime scene? Give evidence to back up your claim!

B. Which element will be most useful to solve the crime? Give your reasoning for your choice.

Please write a minimum of five (5) sentences describing the details of your Evidence and Reasoning.
Please include vocabulary in your answer. You should have a minimum of 5 different vocabulary terms in your description. I will be looking for the correct usage of your vocabulary words!

Here are some possible vocabulary words:
metal, nonmetal, metalloid, element, valence electrons, conductivity, malleability, malleable, brittle, Periodic Table, state (solid, liquid, gas), physical property, boiling point

Sample Identity CLAIM:
What elements are found in samples A, B, C, and D?

Sample Identity EVIDENCE & REASONING:
What evidence did you use to determine the makeup of the samples in the table above?
What was your reasoning: Why does your evidence support your claim?
Be sure and use vocab words and write in complete sentences.

Crime-solving CLAIM, EVIDENCE, & REASONING:
CLAIM: Of the four samples, which will be most likely to help solve the crime?
What EVIDENCE supports this choice?
What was your REASONING: Why does your evidence support your claim?
Be sure and use vocab words and write in complete sentences.