The Dance of Metals and Oxygen: Understanding Oxidation

The Dance of Metals and Oxygen: Understanding Oxidation

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will understand how metals react with oxygen and the products formed.

What do you already know about how metals react with oxygen?

What is Oxidation?

Oxidation involves the reaction of a substance with oxygen. It often results in the formation of oxides.

Examples of Metal Oxidation

Common examples include rusting iron, tarnishing silver, and patina on copper.

Equation of Metal Oxidation

Metal + Oxygen → Metal Oxide. For example, 2Fe + O₂ → 2FeO.

Factors Influencing Oxidation

Factors include temperature, presence of water, and surface area of metal.

Interactive: Predict the Product

Guess the oxide formed when aluminum reacts with oxygen. Discuss your answer.

Real-life Applications

Understanding oxidation helps in corrosion prevention, metallurgy, and manufacturing.

Summary and Review

Metals react with oxygen to form oxides. This process is influenced by various factors.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.