English National Curriculum - Science Science
Mission Objectives
Describe the reaction which occurs between oxides and water
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Words and meanings to learn
metal oxide
a molecule of a metal and oxygen
sodium hydroxide
a strongly alkaline white deliquescent compound used in many industrial processes, e.g. the manufacture of soap and paper
non-metal oxide
a molecule of a non-metal and oxygen
acid rain
rain with a pH less than 7; formed when non-metal oxides dissolve in rainwater
metal salt
a chemical substance formed when a metal oxide reacts with an acid
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Resources: Magnesium ribbon, tongs, test tube, distilled water, spatula, stirring rod, heat proof surface, bunsen burner, universal indicator solution, reaction predictions, the handout and scissors.
Handout: A sheet to accompany the Mission Assignment.
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