All Analytical chemistry articles – Page 9
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FeatureTeaching chemistry in 3D using crystal structure data
Fundamental topics such as stereochemistry are taught in 2 or 2.5D - the Cambridge Structural Database provides an interactive 3D solution
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ResourceSchools’ Analyst past papers 2011
Use these past papers for background information on refractometry, HPLC, Beer-Lambert law and atomic emission spectroscopy or even try the experiments yourself.
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FeatureForensic science and the case of Dr Mario Jascalevich
Forensic science is depicted in several television programmes as a near-perfect means of solving major crimes. In real life, forensics may sometimes point to guilt, but in the end be insufficient to prove it. This is the account of one such case
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FeatureLook who discovered caesium...
Although Robert Bunsen and Gustav Kirchhoff are often credited with the discovery of caesium, this honour belongs to Carl Setterberg
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ResourceSchools’ Analyst past papers 2010
Develop analytical skills with contextualised problems commonly faced by analytical chemists.
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FeatureModern mass spectrometry
Advances in mass spectrometry (MS) technology over the past 30 years have pushed this technique into the hands of biologists and biochemists
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FeatureMass spectrometry - the early days
1912, physicist Joseph John (J. J.) Thomson discovers mass spectrometry
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ReviewChemistry3: introducing inorganic and physical chemistry
Andrew Burrows, John Holman, Andrew Parsons, Gwen Pilling and Gareth Price
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FeatureFluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy
Scientists are using this non-invasive technique to cast light on the workings of living cells to learn more about the molecular mechanisms involved in cancer, allergies and immune responses
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The MoleKew the celebrations
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, celebrates 250 years of horticulture and science.
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Lesson planDetermining the structure of compounds | 16–18 years
Examine data relating to the structure and complexity of compounds, including mass, infrared and 1 H NMR spectra
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Lesson planInvestigating the chemistry of how fireworks work | 14-16 years
Explore the principles behind fireworks and what makes the different colours we see when they go off using this lesson plan with activities for 14–16 year olds.
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Lesson planWhat do atoms look like? | 16-18 years
Introduce your students to the scanning tunnelling microscope (STM) as a tool for investigating atoms in this lesson plan with activities for 16–18 year olds.
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Lesson planPlanning scientific tests to solve a bakery problem | 14-16 years
Develop your students’ practical skills, including planning, observation, measurement and problem-solving, using this active lesson plan for 14–16 year olds.
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FeatureBuild your own spectrophotometer
By designing and building their own visible-light spectrophotometers, students get to grips with the underlying principles of this widely used analytical tool
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FeatureInvestigating commercial sunscreens
Commercial sunscreens provide the basis of an industry-linked investigation suitable for students at various levels
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FeatureInvestigating the secrets of the Stradivarius
For the past 200 years violin makers around the world have sought to produce violins that would rival those of Stradivari and Guarneri made during 1700-50.