4. Noble and base metals – 4.3 What are the differences between noble and base metals? (teacher instructions)
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Background information on the content and practical information on conducting the “What are the differences between noble and base metals?" experiment.
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2022-10-24
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• Make sure that the students wear safety goggles when they heat metals in a flame.
• They should heat the metals above a metallic or ceramic plate.
• Question for discussion: What metals you would associate with “noble” or “base” metals? Give examples.
• Method “Think-Pair-Share”: The students should think about the meaning of the terms “noble” and “base” and the purposes the noble or base metals are used for.
• One item deals with „Technical application and vocational orientation“.
• Make sure that the students wear safety goggles when they heat metals in a flame.
• They should heat the metals above a metallic or ceramic plate.
• Question for discussion: What metals you would associate with “noble” or “base” metals? Give examples.
• Method “Think-Pair-Share”: The students should think about the meaning of the terms “noble” and “base” and the purposes the noble or base metals are used for.
• One item deals with „Technical application and vocational orientation“.
Experiment
Chemistry; Physics; Technology
Grade 7 to 9; Grade 10 to 13
Middle/high school; Vocational training
Physics
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