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The US Department of Energy estimates the demand for tellurium will cause a deficiency by 2025. Chemistry professors introduce this semi-metallic element as part of the larger series introducing each element on the periodic table. They explain the properties and applications of this smelly element.
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Instructional Ideas
- Discuss the application of tellurium in solar energy
- Graph the price of tellurium over time
Classroom Considerations
- Relies on prior knowledge of selenium
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Displays an element rarely seen in chemistry labs
- Offers subtitles in English and Portuguese for visual learners
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- None