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Turn aluminum cans into pickles! An engaging experiment has learners chemically change aluminum into a substance with many purposes including the manufacture of pickles. After performing the chemical conversion, the experimenters verify the identity of the substance and calculate percent yield.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have learners read the introduction to the activity and take notes on the environmental impact of aluminum
- Use chemical reactions as practice for balancing equations
Classroom Considerations
- Allow time for collecting materials and setting up the experiment
Pros
- Includes a handout to complete as a lab write-up
- Discusses the necessary safety precautions
Cons
- The can diagram uses a Budweiser can, which would not be appropriate for a high school classroom