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Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Platinum

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the element, Platinum, atomic number 78. Covers its physical and atomic properties, how abundant it is on the Earth, sources, uses, potential substitutes, and permissible exposure limits.
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Handout
Chemicool

Chemicool: Platinum

For Students 9th - 10th
A set of tables summarizing a great many chemical and physical properties of platinum.
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Handout
Florida-Spectrum Environmental Services

Florida Spectrum: Chemical Fact Sheet: Platinum

For Students 9th - 10th
Very thorough synopsis of information on platinum, its properties and uses.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Platinum: Periodic Table of Videos

For Students 9th - 10th
The team at Periodicvideos has created a TED-Ed Lesson for every element of the periodic table. This one is about platinum, an element often associated with jewelry and motor cars. [8:17]
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Handout
Other

Platinum Metal & Powder

For Students 9th - 10th
Summary of information on the chemical and physical properties of Platinum. It also includes a table summarizing its properties.
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Handout
Web Elements

Web Elements Periodic Table: Platinum

For Students 9th - 10th
Very nice site with a great deal of information on platinum and its properties.
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Handout
Royal Society of Chemistry

Royal Society of Chemistry: Platinum

For Students 9th - 10th
The ChemicalSociety provides a short entry with a small amount of info on platinum and its uses.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Chemistry for Kids: Elements: Platinum

For Students 1st - 9th
Explore information about the element platinum and its chemistry including atomic weight, atom, uses, sources, name, and discovery. Also learn about the properties and characteristics of platinum on this site.
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Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Platinum

For Students K - 1st
Fun and interesting information about Platinum, one of the most precious metals found on the Earth. Learn about its characteristics, uses, where it is found, and discovery.