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Young chemists perform an experiment to determine if a compound is iron (II) chloride or iron (III) chloride. Then they determine the formula, balance the equation, and answer analysis questions.
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Instructional Ideas
- Visit a water treatment plant to learn about metal ion content in drinking water
- Create a class spreadsheet and compare the larger sample size result to each group's result
Classroom Considerations
- Review proper disposal of chemicals before the experiment
- The fourth lesson in a series of 11
Pros
- Resource provides an extension idea
- Includes many differentiation strategies
- Provides answers throughout the lesson
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