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Silver pennies and copper nickels are made possible by applying some chemistry. Learners use electrolysis to coat a penny with zinc sulfate and a nickel with copper sulfate. Their investigation builds an understanding of electroplating and electrochemistry.
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- Record new vocabulary in a graphic organizer
Classroom Considerations
- Ensure time for proper set up
- Requires a specific set of materials for lab investigations
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- Includes background information for both pupils and teachers
- Provides extension activities
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