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To prevent smelly feet, silver nano-particles find their antibacterial properties used in socks. Learn about the history and properties of silver in only a few minutes. Viewers of an installment in a chemistry series observe chemical reactions using silver to learn about the interesting element.
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Instructional Ideas
- Survey how many people have silver jewelry on them
- Map the areas you can find silver in nature
Classroom Considerations
- Assumes prior understanding of the reactivity series of metals
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Demonstrates two experiments not allowed in most science laboratories
- Includes subtitles in Dutch, English, and Portuguese for ease of note taking
Cons
- None