Identifying unknown metals using their reactions with known metal compounds

Identifying unknown metals using their reactions with known metal compounds
Publication Date: February, 2010
Type of Resource: Practical activity/investigation

This online resource deals with the reactivity of metal ions in solution.

The resource details an activity where students identify metals based on their reactivity with other metal ions in solution, a process often used in the mining industry to extract valuable metals.

Australian Curriculum v9 Codes: AC9S10U06 (Year 10), AC9S10U07 (Year 10)

Additional Information

This activity is produced by Oresome Resources. Oresome Resources provides free educational resources and teacher professional development to assist in the teaching of, and learning about, minerals and energy.

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