All Compounds and mixtures articles – Page 2
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IdeasEscape the classroom: and try microscale chemistry
Escape room puzzles based on simple microscale reactions for students
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ResourceScrutinising shampoo bottles | 11–14 years
Delve into the world of cosmetics labelling with this activity which takes a close look at the ingredients printed on the back of your shampoo bottles. What are they for and should we be concerned about any of them?
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FeatureToiletries and cosmetics: what’s on the label?
What do all those terms on the ingredients list mean?
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IdeasGrowing decision trees
Use this essential learning aid to help students solve complex chemistry problems
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CPD articleHow to teach structure determination post-16
Students find this process puzzling. Help them solve it with these ideas and tips
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ResourceSut mae ysgrifennu fformiwlâu ar gyfer cyfansoddion anfetel
Gweithgaredd gwers ar ysgrifennu fformiwlâu ar gyfer cyfansoddion anfetel gyda thaflen i fyfyrwyr
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ResourceHow to write formulas for non-metal compounds
A lesson activity on writing formulas for non-metal compounds with a student worksheet
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Interview‘My favourite colloids? English ale and clotted cream’
Meet Brent Murray, a food scientist with a passion for beer, ice cream, clotted cream and other food colloids
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FeatureHow ice cream is made
For a simple combination of milk, cream, sugar and flavourings, there is a lot of science involved in ice cream manufacture
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ResourceSeparating caffeine | 11–14 years
DART (Directed Activity Related to Text) covering separation techniques, including dissolution, distillation and filtration. Decaffeination provides a great context to add depth to a sequence of lessons on separation techniques.
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NewsThe exceptional alloy that’s resisting corrosion
Could stainless magnesium replace aluminium in cars and aeroplanes? This calcium–magnesium alloy has implications for carbon emissions
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PosterThe science of melting chocolate
Use this infographic with your 11–14 students to develop their knowledge of changes of state and their graphing skills
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Practical videoConservation of mass | practical videos | 14–16 years
Video and supporting resources for two practical experiments exploring conservation of mass.
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ResourceChalky spinach
How does the food we eat affect our bodies? Discover the acid inside spinach, and why it can feel chalky
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ResourceLithium: separation, mining and battery power | 11–14 years
Test your 11–14 students’ knowledge of separation techniques; elements, mixtures and compounds; periodic table trends
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Class experimentHow to purify water
Explore the water cycle, and see how it can be used to purify your own water. A perfect experiment for the classroom, or at home, with kit list and safety instructions included.
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ResourceRunaway reactions
Ask your 16–18 students to take a closer look at ammonium nitrate and enthalpy
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ResourceHand sanitiser in demand – reading comprehension
Discuss the real life application of mixtures and formulations with your 11–14 students with this reading comprehension exercise
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FeatureLending a hand with sanitiser
When one of the key weapons in the fight against Covid-19 was in short supply, some unlikely manufacturers stepped in