The Reactivity of Elements
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Science lab experiments demonstrate what happens visibly and at a molecular level with the Group 1 highly reactive metals and the Group 17 highly reactive halogens from the periodic table. Experiments also illustrate the range of reactivity among metals. Video has three 5-minute segments for convenience.
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Runtime: 14 minutes 32 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Chemistry
- Grade/Interest Level: 9 - 12
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- Release Year: 1998
- Producer/Distributor: Benchmark Media
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