Parts of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain are covered with titanium—a strong, elastic metal that reflects light.
What factors influence the cost of metal
Pots and pans, beverage cans, jewelry, the change in your pocket—these are just a few examples of everyday objects around you that are made of metal. Some metals, due to their properties, are more valuable than others. Select a particular metal and research its properties, uses, and price history. Digitally record a podcast that describes the metal, its current price per unit mass (or weight), and how its price has changed over the years.
How do science concepts apply to your world? Here are some questions you'll be able to answer after you read this chapter.
How do the properties of different materials affect the way clothes are cleaned? (Section 2.1)
Why doesn't every batch of salsa taste equally “hot”? (Section 2.1)
How does fog reduce a driver's ability to see the road ahead? (Section 2.1)
Why does a cook use a wooden spoon to stir a pot of soup? (Section 2.2)
What methods are used to purify water? (page 52)
Why does a banana change color as it ripens? (Section 2.3)