Reacting iron and sulfur to explore compounds | 11-14 years

A close-up photograph of yellow sulfur powder

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Investigate the reaction between iron and sulfur and practise modelling chemical changes in this lesson plan with activities for 11–14 year olds.

In this activity, models are used to describe chemicals and chemical reactions, as students work in groups to investigate iron and sulfur.

This provides an opportunity for students to:

  • Reinforce and build upon ideas of elements, mixtures and compounds.
  • Investigate the reaction between two elements to make a compound.
  • Describe a chemical change using the particle model.

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