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Tin makes a cracking sound when bent due to the twinning of the crystalline structure. A video in a series on each of the chemical elements features tin. It shares the properties and history of this metal as well as some common applications.
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Instructional Ideas
- Discuss why people call things tin when they are made from other metals, for example tin foil or tin cans
- Share more about tin as a superconductor
Classroom Considerations
- Relies on prior knowledge of alloys
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Works well in traditional or flipped classes
- Provides closed captioning in English and Portuguese for English learners
Cons
- None