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Mendeleev predicted scandium in 1869, Nilson discovered it in 1879, yet a pure sample wasn't isolated until 1960. An informative video discusses its rareness, properties, and the future for scandium.
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Instructional Ideas
- Discuss how scientists named other elements and map those they named geographically
- Research ways people use scandium today
Classroom Considerations
- Relies on prior knowledge of the periodic table
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Offers subtitles in English for ease of note taking
- Displays a rare element many chemists have never seen
Cons
- None