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Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Project Ideas: How Acids Affect the Rate of Corrosion

For Students 6th - 8th
In this chemistry science fair project, students will investigate how pH levels affect the rate of a common form of corrosion, called rusting. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract,...
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Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Using Pennies to Test How P H Affects Copper Corrosion

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this science fair project, use a color-based reaction to test how pH affects copper corrosion in pennies.
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eBook
Simon Fraser University

Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Electrochemical Corrosion

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, this site examines a variety of topics related to electrochemistry. Topics covered include corrosion cells and reactions, control of corrosion, corrosion gallery, and more.
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Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Poisoned Water: Protecting Pipes From the Effects of Corrosion

For Students 9th - 10th
In this media gallery, learn about the chemistry involved in water pipes and why a failure to protect against corrosion in the water system of Flint, Michigan, tainted city water with lead and a dangerous strain of bacteria, in this...
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eBook
Simon Fraser University

Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Control of Corrosion

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, this site examines a variety of topics related to electrochemistry. In a discussion of corrosion, this site covers topics including sacrificial coatings, cathodic protection, corrosion...
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Website
American Chemical Society

American Chemical Society: Hompage

For Students 9th - 10th
ChemCenter, available from the American Chemical Society, provides chemistry news, reference sources and other public services.
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Handout
Corrosion Source

Corrosion Source: Cerium

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a summary of information on cerium metal and its uses.
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Handout
Corrosion Source

Corrosion Source: Dysprosium

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a concise summary of the uses, properties and occurences of dysprosium, along with a bit of history.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: The Nature of Oxidation and Reduction

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In the following online tutorial students will define oxidation and reduction in terms of a gain or loss of oxygen atoms and electrons. They will also learn about...
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Handout
Other

Chemical Reax/exothermic Reactions

For Students 9th - 10th
A wonderfully complete primer on exothermic reactions in the context of chemical spills. Covers Reactions with Air or Water, Combustible Organics, Polymerization Reax, Decomposition, Corrosion, and much much more.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Corrosive

For Students 9th - 10th
This hazardous materials sign clearly warns those in the area that there are corrosive substances nearby that could inflict serious injuries. The graphic shows the corrosive material not only burning a hand but also going through other...
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Handout
Corrosion Source

Corrosion Source: Actinium

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a summary of basic data and information on the properties of actinium.
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Handout
Corrosion Source

Corrosion Source: Americium

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a variety of fundamental data, and information on the history and uses of americum.
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Handout
Corrosion Source

Corrosion Source: Einsteinium

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a short summary of some basic data on the properties of einsteinium.
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Handout
Corrosion Source

Corrosion Source: Fermium

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents information on the history and isotopes of fermium.
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Handout
Corrosion Source

Corrosion Source: Seaborgium

For Students 9th - 10th
Summary of known properties and significance of this element.
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Website
Instituto Latinoamericano de la Comunicacion Educativa

La Ciencia Para Todos: Quimica

For Students 9th - 10th
Some of the topic discussed here are electrode, electrochemical corrosion, cathode protection, soil erosion, heat and work, chemical reaction and heat, the green house effect and the kitchen and chemistry.

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