All Acids and bases articles – Page 4
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ResourceAnecdotes: The murder of Rasputin
The story of the attempted murder of Rasputin and why it didn’t work.
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ExperimentCreating an effervescent universal indicator ‘rainbow’
This quick practical uses existing chemicals in your learning space, for students to observe the effervescent reaction that causes universal indicator to create a ‘rainbow’ of colour. Kit list and safety instructions included.
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ExperimentDisappearing ink
Explore the reaction between acids and bases as students create disappearing ink, in this favourite classroom practical.
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ExperimentChemistry and electricity
Create coloured writing from acids, alkali, and salt solution, all activated through electrolysis.
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ExperimentNeutralisation circles
Support students to explore neutralisation circles in this experiment that can be performed with common chemistry classroom equipment. Kit list and safety instructions included.
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Exhibition chemistryFlaming phosphorus
How to generate your own white phosphorus for a fiery oxidation demonstration
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ResourceChemistry and Sport - Athletics: 400m
Discover the chemistry behind one of the toughest athletic events - the 400m race.
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ResourceOranges and lemons
Discover the hidden secrets of lemons and oranges with this open experiment, where learners can design their own investigation. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentUsing indigestion tablets to neutralise an acid
Investigate and measure the neutralising effect of indigestion tablets on hydrochloric acid in this class practical. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceBendy bones
What makes bones strong? Children can learn about the role that calcium plays in skeletons
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ExperimentChemistry of dentistry
Learn about the role of chemistry in dentistry. Includes kit list, safety instructions and suggested session timings
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ResourceChemistry in your cupboard: Gaviscon
Link the post-16 topics of acid and base neutralisation, weak acids, bonding and carboxylic acids to the topic of antacids. Learn about a range of real life contexts for these chemical ideas through written material, and questions to encourage learning and test understanding.
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ResourceChemistry in your cupboard: Dettol
Link the post-16 topics of phenols, bonding and acids and bases to the topic of antiseptics.
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Magnificent moleculesAqua regia
Capable of dissolving gold and platinum, the most aristocratic of acids
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ResourceChemical misconceptions II: Acid strength
Learn more about acid solutions, and distinguishing between concentration and strength.
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ResourceChemical misconceptions II: Revising acids
Use concept mapping as a technique to give learners the best opportunity to study acids and alkalis. Providing a comprehensive self study guide to the topic.
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ResourceTitration screen experiment
Give students the opportunity to conduct their own titration experiment on a computer or tablet. This resource also includes a redox titration experiment.
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ResourceVinegar as an acid: kitchen science podcasts
Introduce your students to acids and irreversible reactions with this short podcast.