All Acids and bases articles – Page 9
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FeatureThe discovery of fluorine
The hazardous nature of hydrogen fluoride brought agony and death to investigators during early attempts to isolate fluorine
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The MoleNational Treasure: can lemon juice and hot breath reveal invisible ink?
On screen chemistry with Jonathan Hare
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Exhibition chemistryThe ammonia fountain
Demonstrations designed to capture the student's imagination
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The MoleCitric acid
When you squeeze lemon juice over your pancakes this Shrove Tuesday, you will be using citric acid – 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid. This molecule has a host of applications, making it quite a magnificent molecule
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Exhibition chemistrySoap from bacon - the dangers of alkaline solutions
Demonstrations designed to capture the student's imagination
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Lesson planReactions of acids with metals and carbonates | 11-14 years
Help your students unravel misconceptions about how acids react with metals and carbonates via this lesson plan with downloadable activities for ages 11–14.
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Lesson planWhat are the effects of acid rain? | 11-14 years
Try this lesson plan for 11–14 year olds to investigate the effects of acid rain on metals and carbonate rocks through field work and an experiment.
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Lesson planAcids and alkalis: using concept maps | 11–16 years
Help your students consolidate their ideas about acids and alkalis using this lesson plan and set of downloadable activities
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Lesson planHow do shampoos work? Hair care, acids and bases | 14-16 years
Test shampoos and investigate their ingredients as an application of acid–base chemistry using this lesson plan with practical activities for 14–16 year olds.
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Lesson planAcids and alkalis: a concept cartoon | 11-14 years
Check your students’ understanding of acids and alkalis using this lesson plan with downloadable activities for 11–14 year olds.
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The MoleSoap: can you make it with body fat and is there an explosive spin-off?
On screen chemistry with Jonathan Hare
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The MoleAcid lakes: do they exist and would they dissolve a boat?
On screen chemistry with Jonathan Hare
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ResourceShampoo and the chemistry of hair care
Discover experiments, a survey and other activities to teach 11–16 year olds about surfactants and acid–base chemistry in the context of hair care and shampoos.
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ResourceCleaning chemistry: soaps and detergents
Discover practical experiments, investigations and other activities for 11–16 year olds to explore the chemistry of cleaning products like soaps and detergents.