All Analysis articles – Page 6
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ExperimentSeparating salts from seawater
Try this simple practical to show that seawater contains a mixture of different salts. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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FeatureExploding some myths
Declan Fleming investigates what’s really going on when alkali metals hit water
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FeatureSeeing is believing
Elinor Hughes discovers the technique that has imaged molecules directly for the first time
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ResourcePale horse: analytical chemistry & forensics
This problem-based case study sets analytical chemistry within the context of a forensic investigation of a suspicious death.
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ResourceLaunch-a-Lab: analyse organic pollutants
This problem-based case study involves tendering for a large contract to analyse the organic pollutants in ground water from Midshire River Authority. Students act as part of STS Contract Analysis Ltd., the company applying for the contract.
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ResourceA dip in the dribble: river pollution | context and problem-based learning
A problem solving case study in analytical, environmental and industrial chemistry
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ResourceRadiography
Part of the art conservation process is the examination and investigation of the artefact to determine its structure, make-up or stability. This resource investigates the two main types of radiography used: x-ray and gamma.
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ResourceMaking brown ink
This practical is suitable for all pupils as part of a general introduction to coloured substances.
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ResourceDefining the age of a rock or cave painting
Discover how it is possible to date rock and cave paintings, using science.
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ExperimentTesting for catalase enzymes
Try this class experiment to detect the presence of enzymes as they catalyse the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentA test to distinguish between ethanol and methanol
A class practical to distinguish between methanol and ethanol using the iodoform reaction. Includes kit list, safety instructions, procedure and teaching notes.
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ExperimentTesting the hardness of water
Try this practical with your students to measure the hardness of water samples and investigate the effect of boiling. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentUnsaturation in fats and oils
Use this class practical to investigate the amounts of unsaturated fats and oils in different foods. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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NewsPurely inorganic aromatic ion synthesised
Aromatic anion made from nitrogen and phosphorus synthesised
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ExperimentIdentifying the products of combustion
Illustrate the presence of water and carbon dioxide in the products of hydrocarbon combustion in this demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentChromatography of sweets
Try this class practical to carry out chromatography using dye from different coloured M&M’s®. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentSilver and lead halides
Try this practical or demonstration to produce silver and lead halides in a series of precipitation reactions. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceProblem based practical activities
Discover how chemistry can relate to real world problems, so students can put their science knowledge into context.