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While lawrencium appears to be a transition metal based on the position on the periodic table, it is actually an actinide. Chemists know very little about the element, but its namesake sure is interesting. Learn more about lawrencium, Ernest Lawrence, World War II scientific research, and more in a video series on the chemical elements.
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- Share more about the research of Ernest Lawrence
- Discuss why scientists believe this element is grey in color when they have never received a sample large enough to view
Classroom Considerations
- Relies on prior knowledge of electrons and voltage
- This video is hosted on YouTube
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- Connects history, geography, chemistry, technology, and more
- Offers closed captioning in English and Portuguese for ease of note taking
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