Uses of copper, iron, gold and silver
Integrated Science · Grade 9 · about 40 minutes
Four metals people have valued for thousands of years, and what each is best at.
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- 9 sections of explanation, worked examples and diagrams
- 1 practice task with hints and worked answers
- A quiz that marks itself as you go
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