All Applications of chemistry articles
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News
Alkali sponge fights climate change
Rechargeable hydrolysis produces a sustainable method for carbon capture
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Article
What’s the world’s strongest glue?
Find out about the world’s stickiest glue and how adhesives bond things together
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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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Poster
Help learners master equilibrium and reversible reactions
Use this poster, fact sheet and storyboard activity to ensure your 14–16 students understand dynamic equilibrium
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News
New method grows larger diamonds
Use this real-world context when teaching about giant covalent structures
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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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Article
What’s the history and science of tea?
Look into the chemistry in your cup of tea, the global origins of its leaves and why you should add salt
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CPD
How to teach chromatography at post-16
Everything you need to help your students master the fundamentals of this analytical technique
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Resource
Chromatography challenge | 16–18 years
Explore analytical techniques and their applications with a chromatography investigation and research activity
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News
Using polluting red mud for greener metal production
Transforming toxic mud into iron in a breakthrough for steelmaking sustainability
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Feature
Crime-busting chemical analysis
From dog detectives to AI, discover the cutting-edge advances in forensic science
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News
High levels of nanoplastics found in bottled water
Unbottle the truth of what’s inside your drinking water
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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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Resource
Life cycle assessment: shopping bags | 14–16 years
Slides, scaffolded worksheets and teacher notes to introduce learners to life cycle assessments using a real-world example
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Article
How does washing detergent work?
Discover the chemistry behind bright whites and clean coloured clothes, and the differences between washing powders, liquids and pods
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Practical
Enthalpy change of combustion of ethanol | practical videos | 14–16 years
Video and resources investigating the heat energy change of combustion of ethanol
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Practical
Simple distillation | practical videos | 14–16 years
Video and resources showing how to separate water from a coloured solution
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Practical
Paper chromatography | practical videos | 14–16 years
Video and resources showing how to separate colours in inks using paper chromatography
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Article
How do brewers make alcohol-free beer taste good?
Distil the chemical processes used to keep beer’s flavour, smell, colour and stability
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CPD
How to teach equilibrium constants at 14–16
Use these strategies to connect 14–16 and post-16 study when teaching this topic, and cover all the essentials so students master it