All Acids and bases articles
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ResourcePutting fires out
How can we use vinegar and sodium bicarbonate to make a fire extinguisher?
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Developing a theory
In this practical activity, students will monitor reactions of acids and develop a theory to explain their observations
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CPD
Applying practical knowledge to unfamiliar contexts
Prepare students to use their learning in different situations
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Magnificent molecules
Hydrochloric acid
The science behind one of the most commonly used laboratory acids
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Magnificent molecules
Ethanoic acid
Hayley Bennett reveals the science behind everyone’s favourite household acid
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Inorganics in aqueous solution starters (16–18)
Test your students familiarity with acid base chemistry and ligand substitution reactions with this Starter for ten worksheet of questions about inorganics in aqueous solution.
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Acids and bases starters (16–18)
Challenge your students to answer Starter for ten questions on acid and bases topics such as pH, Kw, titrations and buffer solutions.
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News
Chemical analysis reveals origin of Pompeian mosaic tiles
Portable spectrometers shed light on the materials used in ancient Roman mosaics
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Ideas
How to teach acids, bases and indicators for all
Ensuring accessibility for students with motor or visual difficulties
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Magnificent molecules
Phenolphthalein
A molecule with two very different use: it’s in pH indicators and – laxatives
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The reaction of metals with acids
Explore reactivity series with various metals as they react with acids
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Teacher subject knowledge self assessment tests
Use these diagnostic tests to self-assess your chemistry subject knowledge, and identify strengths and areas for development. These two quizzes test at the pre-16 level. Complete the first to get feedback broken down by topic. Use the second quiz to check progress, once you’ve refreshed your knowledge in key topics.
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Teacher subject knowledge self assessment: Post-16
Use these diagnostic tests to self-assess your chemistry subject knowledge, and identify strengths and areas for development. These two quizzes test at the post-16 level. Complete the first to get feedback broken down by topic. Use the second quiz to check progress, once you’ve refreshed your knowledge in key topics.
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