All Analytical chemistry articles – Page 6
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Tales of the riverbank: environmental
This problem-based case study looks at the environmental problems found within the fictitious Coley River system in the county of Midshire. The environmental problems found in the river are organic, inorganic and physical in nature.
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Making biodiesel │16–18 years
Practical work on making a biodiesel, as well as worksheets covering alkenes, infrared spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, calculations on biodiesel yields, ester/biodiesel production and thermochemistry
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Chemistry and the Human Genome
This book offers an account of the chemical science that underlies the publication of the draft sequence of the human genome.
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IR student resources: Infrared spectroscopy
One of the first scientists to observe infrared radiation was William Herschel in the early 19th century. He noticed that when he attempted to record the temperature of each colour in visible light, the area just beyond red light gave a marked increase in temperature compared to the visible colours. ...
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Chemistry accident at US high school prompts changes
After a chemistry demonstration sparks a fire that injures six, a county in Virginia halts use of open flames in science classes
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Mass spectrometry resources
This resource provides an introduction to mass spectrometry. It was produced to accompany our Spectroscopy in a Suitcase scheme which gave school students the chance to learn about spectroscopy through hands-on experience.
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Oil sands process water: diamonds not so forever
This C/PBL resource is designed to help students discover what organic chemicals are present in the waste water which is produced during the processing of oil sands, and analytically assess these potentially toxic organic chemicals.
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Pale 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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Launch-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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A Dip in the Dribble: river pollution - C/PBL
This is a problem-based case study investigating of the environmental impact of river pollution.
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Small materials to solve big problems: nanochemistry
This context based case study investigates the use of nanomaterials for the development of commercial applications in the areas of medicine, materials and environment. It covers the synthesis, characterisation and application of nanomaterials in a variety of contexts. As part of the resource students are asked to investigate the use ...
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Defining 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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Problem based practical activities
A collection of 10 practical activities where students apply their understanding of a concept to devise a solution to a ‘real-life’ scenario.
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The impossible water sensor
Hundreds of different chemicals can ruin our water, so measuring their levels is vital. Josh Howgego investigates whether building sensors that can do the job cheaply and remotely will ever be possible
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Dual personality of light caught on camera
Is it a wave or is it a particle? We might know the answer, (Spoiler alert: it’s both!) but it is reassuring nonetheless to see the pictures that prove it, says Nina Notman
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Vintage titrations: tannin in wine
Determine the tannin concentration in the samples of wine and investigate the differences between red and white wine.
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Vintage titrations: sulfur dioxide concentrations in wine
Devise an analytical method to compare the amount of sulphur dioxide present in the samples of wine provided.
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Identifying extraterrestrial materials
Meteorites can be bought cheaply online and offer an excellent laboratory teaching tool, explain Luis Lahuerta Zamora, Salvador Lahuerta Zamora and Ana Mellado Romero
