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What Is Rust?

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Why do metals rust differently? Scholars experiment with metal combinations in a hands-on activity. They create unique environments with different metals and compare the rate and amount of rust for each.

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Instructional Ideas
  • As an extension, ask pupils to research common metals used for building structures exposed to the elements
Classroom Considerations
  • Lab requires a week or more for reactions to take place
  • Allow time to collect necessary materials and for set up
Pros
  • Provides ideas for extension
  • Teaching guide outlines steps for preparing materials
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