Science
Mission Objectives
Understand what a displacement reaction is
Predict whether a reaction will occur using the reactivity series
Observe and explain the reaction between iron wool and copper sulphate
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Words and meanings to learn
displacement
the action of moving something from its place or position
reactivity series
the list containing metals in order of their reactivity towards other substances
halogen
any of a group of five nonmetallic elements with similar properties
displacement rule
a more reactive element will displace a less reactive element in a chemical reaction
thermite
a mixture of iron oxide and aluminium which, when ignited in the presence of a catalyst, produces iron and aluminium oxide in a reaction exothermic enough to weld railway lines
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Resources: Iron wool, copper sulphate solution, test tubes, a balance, the reactivity series chart, safety goggles and lab coats.
Handout: A handout to accompany the Mission Assignment on displacement reactions.
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