All Applications of chemistry articles
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CPDHow to teach gases at 14–16
Use these classroom activities and tips to boost your students’ understanding of quantitative chemistry
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Nanoparticles in sunscreen challenge | Chemistry for All project | 14–16 years
Make your own sunscreen and determine its SPF using UV light transmission
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Hard water challenge | Chemistry for All project | 14–16 years
Investigate the relationship between the concentration of calcium ions and the ‘hardness’ of water
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Chemistry at the crime scene investigation | Chemistry for All project | 11–14 years
This forensic science project uses chemical analysis and observation skills to investigate a crime and solve the case
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Analysing the chemistry of food | Chemistry for All project | 14–16 years
Analyse food and drink samples using TLC, titration and visible absorption spectroscopy with this engaging project
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Quicksand investigation | 14–16 years
Discover the properties of non-Newtonian fluids and how these could help you escape from quicksand
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Salt (for cooking) activities | 11–14 years
Uncover the properties and health implications of salt in our diets
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Baking investigation | 11–14 years
Discover the purpose of each ingredient and test methods used to make cupcakes
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Encapsulation experiment | 11–14 years
Investigate encapsulation and the role it plays in helping probiotics travel to the gut
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Investigating cold reactions | 11–14 years
Explore what is meant by ‘cold’ and the applications of endothermic reactions
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Emulsifiers in cleaning | 11–14 years
Investigate and explain what emulsions are and their applications in cleaning
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Butter and margarine: what’s the difference?
Discover the chemistry and history of these so similar, but very different solidified emulsions
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The science behind sustainable home insulation
Are plastics the best option for saving energy in our homes, as well as saving the planet?
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Plastics in energy-saving homes: context-based questions | 16–18 years
Assess your post-16 learners’ current knowledge and understanding of polymers, mechanisms and more
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Recycling plastics evaluation | 14–16 years
Develop your learners’ evaluation, extended writing and maths skills in the context of polymers
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Everything you need to teach polymers at 14−16
Sharpen your teaching of polymers with these classroom ideas, activities and resources
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News
Using seawater to reduce our carbon footprint
Ocean carbon capture system offers a new way to tackle rising atmospheric carbon dioxide levels
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Nickel-loving plants help to recycle poly(ethene)
Phytomining is helping to recycle single-use plastics
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Brush up on the science of mouthwash
What chemicals are in mouthwash and is the time you use it important?
