Science
Mission Objectives
Identify and write the word equation for the reaction of acids with metals
Predict the products of the reaction of magnesium and iron with hydrochloric acid
Carry out a simple experiment to observe the reaction of magnesium and iron with hydrochloric acid
Words and meanings to learn
sulphuric acid
a strong acid made by oxidising solutions of sulphur dioxide and used in large quantities as an industrial and laboratory reagent
metal
a material which is usually hard and shiny and a good conductor of heat and electricity
hydrogen
a colourless and odourless gas; it has the atomic number 1
salt
something which is produced when a metal reacts with an acid, or when an acid reacts with an alkali
squeaky pop test
a test which shows if hydrogen is present
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Resources: 1M hydrochloric acid, pipette, metal sample: magnesium, iron, lead, zinc, aluminium, splint, candle matches, test tubes and rack and a boiling tube.
Core Handout: Card cut-outs to accompany the 'Making Salts' activity and instructions for the reactivity activity.
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