Unit A: Chemical Change

Chapter 2: The Reduction and Oxidation of Metals


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In this chapter, you will discover how metals are mined and examine some of the chemical processes that involve metals.

  • Turn to page 58 of the textbook, and read the introduction to Chapter 2.

The reactivity of metals can often be readily observed. In the next activity you will observe the reactivity of zinc metal when a drop or two of silver nitrate solution is placed on the metal.

  • Read the entire activity on page 59 of the textbook.

If you have access to a supervised laboratory, do Path 1. If you do not have access to a supervised laboratory, do Path 2.

For this path you will watch a slide show demonstrating this activity.

  • View the segment “Observing the Reactivity of Zinc” in the “Multimedia Segments” in the online course. Follow the directions when prompted.

  • Answer questions 1 to 6 of “Analysis” on page 59. Check your answers in Path 1