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The Reactivity Series of metals

Video The Reactivity Series of metals

TLF ID M016448

Students use this simulation to investigate the differences between potassium, sodium, iron and gold in reactivity with water in the construction of a bridge. Teachers have to explain how the reactivity series of metals can be determined by considering their reaction with oxygen, water and acid, and how to use the reactivity series to make predictions about other reactions.

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Educational value
  • This is a brief trial and error activity to raise awareness about the reactivity differences of four metals. It is an introduction to part of the Science Understanding in chemical sciences for year 10 science students studying the Australian Curriculum.
Year level

11; 12

Topics Chemical elements Metals Atoms Properties of matter Reactivity
Learning area
  • Science

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  • Author
  • Name: Intel Corporation
  • Organization: Intel Corporation
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  • Name: Intel Corporation
  • Organization: Intel Corporation
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  • Name: State of NSW, Department of Education
  • Organization: State of NSW, Department of Education
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  • Name: Education Services Australia
  • Organization: Education Services Australia
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  • Address: VIC, AUSTRALIA
  • URL: http://www.esa.edu.au/
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  • Name: Intel Corporation
  • Organization: Intel Corporation
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  • Name: Education Services Australia Ltd
  • Organisation: Education Services Australia Ltd
  • Address: AUSTRALIA
  • URL: www.esa.edu.au
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