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Mystery Anions

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Lost an electron? You should keep an ion them. Young chemists learn qualitative analysis in the second lesson of an 11-part chemistry series. After observing reactions of simple salts, the teacher provides pupils with unknown samples with which to test reactions in order to identify the ion. The experiment includes carbonate ion, chloride ion, sulfate ion, and iodide ion samples.

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CCSS: Adaptable
NGSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Learners can research other tests for the same anions
Classroom Considerations
  • The lesson best fits as the class is memorizing the polyatomic ions
  • Review all safety and waste disposal procedures before beginning the experiments
Pros
  • Includes many extension ideas
  • Provides differentiation strategies
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  • None
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