All Energy articles – Page 4
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ResourceFaces of Chemistry – Organic solar cells
Explore the chemistry of organic photovoltaics (organic solar cells) as a scientist from BASF explains the technology used in the Smart Forvision car.
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ResourceMaking biodiesel │16–18 years
Practical work on making a biodiesel, as well as worksheets covering alkenes, infrared spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, calculations on biodiesel yields, ester/biodiesel production and thermochemistry
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SoundbiteBreathing batteries for electric cars
Nina Notman discovers how air could power the transport of the future
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NewsA bright future for silicon solar cell recycling
Hydrofluoric acid eliminated from silicon salvage process
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ResourceChemistry Vignettes: Physical Chemistry
A series of short screencasts to introduce aspects of physical chemistry.
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ExperimentThe thermal properties of water
Explore water’s boiling point, specific heat capacity and thermal conductivity in this demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceThe chemistry of energy: case study
This resource is a group case study which guides students through some of the key chemical aspects of power generation, the distribution of energy and the relationship between science and policy. It’s a contextualised introduction to the application of several key chemical concepts such as thermodynamics to real world situations. ...
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ResourceOil sands process water: diamonds not so forever
This C/PBL resource is designed to help students discover what organic chemicals are present in the waste water which is produced during the processing of oil sands, and analytically assess these potentially toxic organic chemicals.
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ResourceFuture Cities project
Set your learners a problem-based case study with a sustainable development project
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ResourceFlipped chemistry - flipped classroom blog
A website that is designed to help educators plan, design and deliver lectures/resources through the “flipped classroom” model.
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ExperimentCannon fire
Increase the rate of burning with the inclusion of oxygen, in this loud exothermic practical
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ExperimentThe cornflour ‘bomb’
Create a small explosion inside a tin can using cornflour in this demonstration, illustrating energy transformation. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentRechargeable cells: the lead–acid accumulator
Use this practical to demonstrate the chemistry behind rechargeable batteries, using a lead–acid accumulator cell. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceSolar Fuels and Artificial Photosynthesis
A variety of infographics (diagrams) explaining photosynthesis, artificial photosynthesis, and the production and uses of solar fuels.
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ExperimentAmmonium dichromate volcano
Try this demonstration to create a mini volcanic eruption illustrating the decomposition of ammonium dichromate. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentCombustion of hydrogen in air
Try this demonstration or class experiment to investigate how varying amounts of fuel and oxygen affect combustion. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentExothermic metal displacement reactions
Try this class experiment to explore what happens when different metals are added to a copper(II) sulfate solution. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentSupercooling and the energetics of freezing
Explore what happens when a liquid is supercooled using sodium thiosulfate in this class practical. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentFat-pan fires and the conditions for combustion
Use this demonstration to illustrate the conditions required to start combustion, and how to put out a pan fire safely. Includes kit list and safety instructions.