Extracting Iron from Breakfast Cereal

Miss Sarah and Dr. Boyd introduce a tutorial on extracting iron from cereal. They discuss the presence of metals in food, focusing on iron's role in the body and its magnetic properties. The video outlines the materials needed and provides a step-by-step guide to conducting the experiment, which involves using a magnet to extract iron from crushed cereal mixed with water. The experiment is safe and simple, demonstrating the presence of iron in everyday foods.

What type of cereal was chosen for the experiment and why?

What safety precautions are mentioned for the experiment?