The+reactivity+league

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The reactivity league
Compare the reactivity of some familiar metals. Describe the criteria used to sort metals into order of reactivity. Explain how to use the reactivity series to predict whether a reaction will take place. Write word equations for reactions of metals that do take place with water, air and acids.
 * Outcomes (what you will be able to do by the end of this lesson) **


 * Starter **
 * Review homework and completed work from last lesson
 * Key term quiz - you are almost at the end of the unit

> media type="file" key="ES9_Fd075_02ani.swf" width="640" height="480" > media type="file" key="ES9_Fd076_09vvv.flv" width="640" height="480" > > > > media type="file" key="ES9_Fd074_11ani.swf" width="640" height="480" > > > - dilute acid > - rod of copper > - rod of zinc > - connecting wires > - voltmeter > > Discuss and/or experiment and build a cell by yourself. Once you have succeeded discuss in groups why it works and why the cell generates electricity. Summarise your thoughts and contribute to the class discussion. > > media type="file" key="ES9_Fd075_01ani.swf" width="640" height="480"
 * Activities **
 * 1) Check your understanding of the reactivity series by putting the metals in order
 * 1) Learn about displacement reactions by watching the video.
 * 1) Investigate displacement reactions use the [[file:ES9_CHAP_Fd3.pdf|outline]] and [[file:ES9_CHAP_Fd4.pdf|results table/write up]] guidelines
 * 1) Can you correctly match the reasons and facts in Metal reactivity in action ([[file:ES9_CHAP_Fd8.pdf|part 1,]] [[file:ES9_CHAP_Fd9.pdf|part 2]], and [[file:ES9_CHAP_Fd10.pdf|part 3)]]. Complete in groups and discuss as a class what matches you have come up with.
 * 1) Use the animation to find out about the effects of temperature upon the reaction of water and magnesium. Discuss what is happening.
 * 1) Complete textbook questions 5-8 from p74-5 of Exploring Science 9
 * 1) How can the following items be used to make and test an electrical cell?
 * 1) Extension: How does selecting different metals for electrode affect the voltage generated in a cell? Use the [[file:ES9_Fd075_08msu.xls|spreadsheet to guide you and record the results]]. The animation is a virtual experiment which can be used to gather data.


 * Summary **
 * Who can complete the [[file:ES9_CHAP_Fd12.pdf|reactivity wordsearch]] the fastest
 * Review completed classwork / key term quiz


 * Homework activity options **
 * Download complete the gapfill on t he [[file:ES9_Fd075_16msc.doc|reactivity league]], print-off and stick into your exercise book. You can copy and complete if you have a problem printing.

Video - Metals and acids media type="file" key="ES9_Fd074_10vvv.flv" width="640" height="480" Video - The thermit reaction media type="file" key="ES9_Fd076_08vvv.flv" width="640" height="480"
 * Useful extras **