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Chemical Tests on Coins

Tom Kuntzleman | Mon, 09/16/2019 - 20:07

Simple chemical tests are described that can indicate the presence of certain metals in coins. A wide variety of chemical concepts are involved. The experiments described are a natural fit for the 2019 National Chemistry Week theme of "Marvelous Metals!"

Marvelous Interactions between Metallic Money and Magnets

Tom Kuntzleman | Wed, 09/04/2019 - 20:00

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This post describes some simple experiments using various coins and neodymium magnets that connect to the 2019 National Chemistry Week theme of Marvelous Metals!

The case of aluminium metal in single replacement REDOX reactions

Andres Tretiakov | Sun, 01/21/2018 - 16:36

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I have tried many different methods to demonstrate or perform displacement reactions over the years with mixed results regarding one particular metal, aluminium. Based upon my experience, the behavior of aluminium in displacement reactions often confuses students.

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