All Elements and the periodic table articles – Page 6

Soundbite
Hydrogen falls apart under pressure

2016-03-11T00:00:00Z

Nina Notman learns that the simplest element in the universe is actually quite complex when put under pressure
Resource
The isolation of the platinum group metals │16–18 years

A comprehension exercise on the solvent extraction of platinum, supported by a demonstration of the partition of iodine between two solvents
Resource
Aspects of the platinum group metals │16–18 years

A teaching and comprehension exercise based on the principles by which the platinum group metals are extracted and separated
Resource
The platinum story │14–16 years

A broad picture of how platinum – and other associated rare metals – are mined and refined
Resource
Chemistry Vignettes: Transition Metal Fundamentals

A series of short screencast videos to introduce transition metal chemistry
Resource
Chemistry Vignettes: Chemistry of the Elements

A series of short screencasts to introduce the chemistry of selected elements.
Experiment
Solubility trends of metal halides

In association with Nuffield Foundation

Investigate patterns in the solubility of halides of silver and some Group 1 and 2 metals in this microscale practical. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
Experiment
Solubility patterns of halogen anions

In association with Nuffield Foundation

Try this microscale practical to identify and explain patterns in the solubility of fluoride, chloride, bromide and iodide anions. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
Exhibition chemistry
A red sun

2015-11-06T00:00:00Z

Declan Fleming makes a glowing sun with red phosphorus
Elements
Beryllium

2015-11-06T00:00:00Z

Sometimes beautiful, sometimes useful, always deadly
Experiment
Displacement reactions of non-metals

In association with Nuffield Foundation

Investigate a displacement series of non-metals using oxygen and chlorine in this class practical or demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
Experiment
Properties of alkali metal compounds

In association with Nuffield Foundation

Try this class practical to explore the physical and chemical properties of various alkali metal compounds. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
Opinion
Five ideas in chemical education that must die: Group 3

2015-09-15T14:44:00Z

Eric Scerri explores the composition of group 3 in the periodic table, and why it should be updated
Feature
Exploding some myths

2015-09-10T00:00:00Z

Declan Fleming investigates what’s really going on when alkali metals hit water
News
Confirmation of buckyballs in the Milky Way

2015-09-10T00:00:00Z

Gas-phase spectra clears up decades old mystery of unidentified absorption bands in our galaxy
Exhibition chemistry
Alkali metal roulette

2015-09-10T00:00:00Z

Declan Fleming takes the reactions of alkali metals in water a step further
Elements
Chlorine

2015-09-09T00:00:00Z

John Emsley investigates the halogen we love to hate, but can’t live without
Analysis
Sinister caesium: the birth of a meme

2015-09-01T13:07:00Z

Declan Fleming investigates the story behind the classic caesium explosion video
Analysis
Alkali metals – the camera lies

2015-08-20T16:39:00Z

Declan Fleming explains how Brainiac's faked explosions helped produce a great resource to stretch his students
Experiment
The reaction of aluminium and copper(II) sulfate

In association with Nuffield Foundation

Try this practical or demonstration to illustrate the displacement of copper from copper sulfate using aluminium foil, with kit list and safety instructions.