Instructional Video

Reactions of Metals with Water

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Scientists rarely need to react metal with water, but they demonstrate an interesting trend in the periodic table. The video describes the reaction metals have with water. It goes through many examples, noting their positions on the periodic table.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Demonstrate some of the reactions discussed in the video
  • Relate the reaction of aluminum to water with the similar reaction of aluminum to oxygen
Classroom Considerations
  • Relies on prior knowledge of periodic trends and pH levels
Pros
  • Includes links to related videos for those wishing to learn more
  • Instructs viewers to pause the video and answer a question before learning the correct answer
Cons
  • None
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