All Analysis articles
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CPD
How to teach titration post-16
Tips for teaching practical titration techniques and the underlying theory
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CPD
How to teach extraction of metals at 14–16
Solidify learners’ understanding of extraction processes with these tips, misconception busters and teaching ideas
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Feature
Sniffing out the science of smells
What makes a bad smell smell bad? Sniff out the chemical culprits behind obnoxious odours
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CPD
How to teach atmospheric chemistry at 14–16
Use these guiding questions to guarantee student understanding of this tricky topic
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Job profile
Quality officer, genomics research
Gary helps scientists make breakthroughs by ensuring the data they use is accurate and reliable.
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Job profile
Scientist, food and pharmaceuticals
Taryn uses scientific instruments to test our food and medicines and make sure they are safe
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Job profile
Dermal toxicologist
Hazem examines how toxic substances can harm the skin and potentially enter the body. He evaluates the effects of chemicals and other agents on the skin and their capacity to cause harm
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Job profile
Head of computational toxicology
George uses computer modelling to make sure products such as food and drink, medicines, pesticides, cosmetics and household products don’t cause harm and haven’t been contaminated by toxic materials
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Job profile
Microplastics toxicologist
Stephanie leads the Microplastics Team at Imperial College London, where they investigate the potential toxicity of plastic fragments smaller than 5mm when they are present in the air, as well as understanding their impact on human health
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Project
Chemistry at the crime scene investigation | Chemistry for All project | 11–14 years
This forensic science project uses chemical analysis and observation skills to investigate a crime and solve the case
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Feature
Cold case chemistry
Discover the advances in forensic science helping solve decades-old crimes
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Job profile
Senior laboratory technician
Olivia uses analytical techniques to ensure that food products meet legislative requirements for consumers
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Resource
Analytical chemistry in Ireland
Worksheets, project-based learning tasks and contextualisation stories to develop a core understanding of analytical chemistry
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Ideas
How to solve a murder
Combine chemical analysis and practical activities to crack a crime and engage younger students
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News
Same molecule, different representations
Chemistry is full of varied representations. How do we help our students identify the information encoded within them?
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Feature
Meteorite chemistry
What is a meteorite made of? Studying the composition of meteors allows scientists to look back billions of years to before the birth of the solar system
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Interview
‘You don’t need to choose between the arts and science’
Meet Katherine Curran, a chemist applying her polymer know-how to the conservation of plastic museum objects
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Feature
Plastic conservation
Usually we want plastics to degrade, so what about when we don’t? How chemists are helping museums preserve plastics
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Feature
Toxins in food
Many foods contain toxins such as oxalic acid. How do we balance the risks and benefits to health?
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Resource
Liquefying paint – retrieval practice and quick-fire questions
Encourage your 16–18 students to make connections between topics with this scaffolded approach