All Analytical chemistry articles – Page 4
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ResourceSmartphone spectrometer
Make your own spectrometer with a DVD and a smartphone camera. This resource includes teacher, technician, and student guides.
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AnalysisFinding the fake booze
Ever wondered what Raman spectrometry is? Here’s how it can find out what’s in a bottle without opening it.
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ResourceQualitative analysis quizzes
Find out more about our quizzes and watch the associated videos. The quizzes consist of 10 questions in each section and focus on providing formative feedback to students. The range of question types includes text response, numerical response, drag and drop and multiple choice. These quizzes are available free to ...
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CPDMaking measurements
Help your students use appropriate apparatus to make and record a range of measurements
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ResourceTeach functional groups
To illustrate the differences in reactivity of isomeric alcohols, try using the iodoform demonstration in the video. Follow the discussion scenario in sequence for tips to help your students understand a difficult concept in carbon chemistry.
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FeatureChromatography fights food fraud
How chromatography helped solve a food safety crisis – includes classroom resources.
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CPDEvaporation, filtration and crystallisation
How to add variety and context to lessons while getting students familiar with apparatus
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ResourceSpectroscopy resource packs
Use this material either alongside our Spectroscopy in a Suitcase scheme, or as a stand-alone resource to learn about spectroscopy. Cover the principles of spectroscopic techniques, and use real-life contexts to demonstrate their applications. This Resource contains: Introductory material for each spectroscopic technique which has been written by teachers. A ...
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ExperimentTesting for negative ions
Guide students into testing for negative ions with this practical. Students note their own observations and use their knowledge to discover more. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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FeatureTaking care of the air
How do we control the pollutants we breathe in? This article includes specification links and resources for your classroom.
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ResourceChallenging Plants: Soil Science - Practicals
The nature of soil particles (inorganic and organic) and of soil water affects plant growth and, in particular, the availability of nutrients essential for the growth of quality crops in high yield. An understanding of the media in which plants grow helps scientists to exploit their potential.
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ExperimentEnergy content in foods
Try this class experiment to investigate how much energy different foods contain. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceChemistry at the races book
This book looks into detecting drugs in race horses using various different analytical techniques and drug metabolism.
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ResourceThe effect of cooking on vitamin C in cabbage | 16–18 years
Plan a titration experiment to discover more about the changes in vitamins and enzymes during cooking. Includes kit list and safety instructions
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