Unit 6.4 Recognizing Chemicals
in Different Forms
The distinction between the properties of elements alone
and as part of compounds is made by watching computer images
of characteristic reactions of elements like calcium and
then applying those ideas to solving a practical problem
involving the ingredients in antacids.
Video program cues: 25:40-33:10
Calcium in tums activity
Al DeGennaro teaches about elements and compounds using
computer movies and a riddle about calcium in Tums.
Turner, Ray. (2001)' Using Technology to Create a Scientific
Learning Community, 'Journal of Chemical Education,
Vol. 78, No. 6, pp: 717-719.
Kostecka, K. S. (2000)' Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy of
Calcium in Foodstuffs in Non-Science-Major Courses, 'Journal
of Chemical Education, Vol. 77, No. 10, pp: 1321-1323
to Unit 6.5