Lesson 9: Chemical Analysis

• Hook: Demonstration using a strip of excess zinc and a limited amount of hydrochloric acid
• Content:Introduction to qualitative chemical analysis: analysis by colour, sequential analysis, limiting/excess reagents
• Flame test lab: http://www.creative-chemistry.org.uk/activities/flametests.htm

Consolidation:

• Colours of Chemistry song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHBXV9JbPFc

Other Teaching Ideas:

• Flowcharts
• Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/science/chemistry/chemical-reactions-stoichiometry/v/stoichiometry--limiting-reagent