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Tin - Periodic Table of Videos

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The team at periodicvideos has created a TED-Ed Lesson for every element of the periodic table. This one is about tin, a metal used to coat the cans that hold our food, and to make the blades of swords!

Why do we call cans, which are made from iron or steel and are used for food or drink, "tins?"

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