All Metals articles
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ResourceAtoms and ions of copper | Johnstone’s triangle worksheets | 14–16 years
Use these worksheets to develop learners’ understanding of atoms and ions, including a demonstration of a metal displacement reaction
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Lesson planMetallic bonding and the structure of iron | Lesson plan | 14–16 years
Explore how the bonding in iron relates to its physical properties and address common misconceptions using this lesson plan with activities
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NewsMedieval bear’s teeth prove historic lead pollution
Palaeontologists discover how metal extraction 1000 years ago affected wildlife
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ArticleWhy does copper jewellery turn your skin green?
Discover the metal’s enduring appeal and engage students with an example of chemistry in action
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ResourceMetallic bonding | Developing understanding | 14–16
Develop learners’ sub-microscopic understanding by interpreting a range of models used to represent metallic structure and metal ions
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Ideas5 ways to teach reactivity of metals at 14–16
Use the importance of metal extraction to help contextualise this topic
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CPD articleTeaching structure and bonding in metals at 14–16
Help your learners to master the fundamentals of metallic bonding
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CPD articleHow to teach extraction of metals at 14–16
Solidify learners’ understanding of extraction processes with these tips, misconception busters and teaching ideas
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ResourceMetallic bonding | Structure strip | 14–16 years
Describe the metallic bonding model and explain how this leads to particular properties in metals, with this scaffolded writing activity
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Exhibition chemistryHighlight transition metal chemistry with an oscillating luminol reaction
Light up your 16–18 learners’ interest in catalysis and transition metal properties with this chemiluminescent reaction
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Exhibition chemistryReversible reactions with transition metal complexes
Use this copper-based, colour-changing demonstration to introduce your 14–16 learners to reversible reactions
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CPD articleHow to teach post-16 transition metals and complex ions
Everything you need to help your students master transition metal complexes
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PosterHow to teach metallic bonding
From properties to structures, everything you need to help your 14–16 students grasp metals and alloys
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NewsSurprise origin for Benin bronzes
Show students the unexpected journey of brass from northern Europe
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Exhibition chemistryBrew up interest in redox with this quick reduction
Use this fresh, fast approach to demonstrate the colourful oxidation states of vanadium
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NewsNew insight into ancient Chinese bronze-making recipes
Show your students the chemical composition of alloys used in ancient metallurgy
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IdeasTake a microscale approach to electrochemical cells
How you can use Petri dish galvanic cells to support learning about electricity
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FeaturePhytomining: how to mine a tree
Useful metals can be extracted from contaminated soil using plants
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ResourcePhytomining | 14–16 years
Explore cutting edge industrial solutions to traditional mining with these differentiated resources which include an interactive cloze, sequencing activity and a storyboard template.
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NewsWar threatens semiconductor production
Link the conflict in Ukraine, the impact on neon production and conflict materials with this story and starter slide