Testing for Hydrogen and Oxygen (Learning Resources)

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In fifth century BC, Greek philosophers thought that everything was made from four basic ingredients - earth, air, fire and water. Since then, scientists have proven that all matter is made from basic ingredients, but not earth air, fire and water.

All matter is made from a selection of over one hundred basic ingredients called elements.

What elements can you name, and what do you know about them?

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In 1937, the German airship called Hindenburg exploded. It was filled with hydrogen, which is lighter than air and reacts explosively with oxygen.

Research the Hindenburg and find out more about how this accident occured.

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Research hydrogen, oxygen and carbon and find out where they commonly occur, what states they can be found in, what size they are and what compounds they can create.

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Responses to the discussion questions from the practical activities below (in the class activities section) will be required for assessment purposes.

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Prior to lesson:

Read through the attached practical activity BEFORE the class runs.