Innovating Science™ Distance Learning: Periodic Table- Nonmetals, Metals, and Metalloids

Description

Students examine the physical properties of nonmetals, metals, and metalloids as well as chemical reactivity

• Objectives:
  • Learn about Dmitri Mendeleev's construction of the periodic table
  • Periodic table organization is based on properties of elements in relation to others
  • Examine physical properties of several elements
  • Test chemical reactivity of elements
  • Use knowledge to classify each tested element as nonmetal, metal, or metalloid
• Includes:
  • 4 g aluminum pellets
  • 4 g carbon pellets
  • 4 g silicon pellets
  • 4 g zinc pieces
  • 4 g sulfur pieces
  • 5 g sodium bicarbonate
  • 6 copper pieces
  • 6 magnesium pieces
  • 20 mL hydrochloric acid 1 N
  • 20 mL copper (II) chloride
  • 14 test tubes
  • 4 pipettes
  • 2 nails
  • 6 plastic cups, 5 oz.
  • 1 plastic scoop
• Notes:
  • Kit contains instruction manual and enough materials for two groups of students

Specifications

• Product Type: Chemistry Kit
• Grade: 7 to 15
• Age: 12 to 20
• Content And Storage: Ambient
• Class Size: 2 Lab Groups