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People use alkali metals, such as lithium, for many commercial purposes. The sixth video in a 15-part series covers the alkali metals. It explains the properties they share, how to handle them safely, and how the rate of reactions change as the periods increase.
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Instructional Ideas
- Create a worksheet to practice balancing the chemical reactions of alkali metals with water
- Carefully perform a demonstration, behind a safety shield, of the reactions discussed in the video
Classroom Considerations
- Relies on prior knowledge of ions and chemical equations
Pros
- Includes a prompt to pause the video and think through a question before learning the answer
- Displays properly balanced chemical equations as it discusses them
Cons
- None