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One radioactive isotope of barium has a half life that is longer than the age of the universe. Chemistry students and a professor present a video, focused on barium, as part of a series on the periodic elements. They share the properties, applications, and interesting experiments using barium.
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Instructional Ideas
- Invite a medical professional to share scans from patients who ingested barium
- Share more detail about barium's use in vacuum tubes
Classroom Considerations
- Relies on prior knowledge of the soft tissue areas of the body, such as the digestive system
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Demonstrates experiments not typically performed in high school chemistry classes
- Connects biology, chemistry, and technology
Cons
- None