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Science at key stage 3    (Year 9)

Unit 9E: Reactions of metals and metal compounds

QCA

Health and safety

Risk assessments are required for any hazardous activity. In this unit pupils:

  • explore the properties of metallic and non-metallic elements
  • use solutions of acids, alkalis and metal salts, which may be hazardous
  • evaporate salt solutions prepared in a variety of ways
  • plan and carry out an investigation into the preparation of a salt

Model risk assessments used by most employers for normal science activities can be found in the publications listed in the Teacher's guide. Teachers need to follow these as indicated in the guidance notes for the activities, and consider what modifications are needed for individual classroom situations.


Sections in this unit

This unit is divided into sections. Each section contains a sequence of activities with related objectives and outcomes. You can view this unit by moving through the sections or print/download the whole unit.
1. Why are metals useful?
2. What happens when metals react with acids?
3. How do acids react with metal carbonates?
4. What evidence is there of a chemical reaction between acids and metal oxides?
5. Checking progress
6. a. What is a salt?
7. b. What is a salt?
8. c. What is a salt?
9. Reviewing work