All Energy articles – Page 5

Experiment
Exothermic metal–acid reactions

In association with Nuffield Foundation

Use this class practical to explore the temperature changes resulting from adding different metals to hydrochloric acid. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
Experiment
Comparing heat energy from burning alcohols

In association with Nuffield Foundation

Investigate the amounts of heat energy produced by the combustion of different alcohols in this class experiment. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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The second law of thermodynamics

This activity aims to introduce the topic in a way that uses the students’ synthesis skills to piece together several pieces of information.
Experiment
Combustion of ethanol

In association with Nuffield Foundation

Illustrate the large energy changes that take place during the combustion of alcohols with this spectacular demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Move a heavy object

Use a simple reaction to create CO₂, and see how far chemistry can push an object. Contains kit list and safety instructions.
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Design a pocket handwarmer

Create your own rechargeable exothermic reaction, and keep your fingers toasty with this hand warmer experiment. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Cool it | In search of more solutions | 14–16 years

Devise a method of reducing the temperature of water to 6.5°C using citric acid and bicarbonate of soda.
News
Inventors of blue LED win physics prize

2014-11-20T00:00:00Z

Efficient lighting wins Nobel prize in physics
News
Firing up battery safety

2014-11-20T00:00:00Z

Smart battery prevents overheating hazard
Resource
Atmospheric chemistry by danceroom Spectroscopy (dS)

A series of short videos presented by Dr David Glowacki within an interactive dome called danceroom Spectroscopy (dS).
News
Microfluidic fuel cells on paper

2014-05-08T00:00:00Z

Point-of-care devices harvest energy from test samples
Resource
Energy

A set of practical experiments to develop student understanding of energetics and develop research skills
News
From seaweed to solar cells

2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

Sea tangle extract offers power conversion
Review
The big questions in science

2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

The quest to solve the great unknowns
The Mole
Matt Green: Graduate chemical engineer at Atkins

2013-09-01T11:55:00Z

Chemistry doesn’t stop until you reach the final product. Daniel Johnson talks to Matt Green about life as a chemical engineer
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The Chemistry of Light: Part 3

A series of short experiments and demonstrations about the chemistry of light, taken from a lecture by Peter Wothers from the University of Cambridge Video: The Chemistry of Light: 21 - Colouration of Flames Video: The Chemistry of Light: 22 - Oxidation of Luminol ...
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Solar cells and absorption

In association with The Solar Spark at the University of Edinburgh

Explore the relationship between light and absorption in solar cells.
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Energy Card Sort

In association with The Solar Spark at the University of Edinburgh

Sort solar energy themed cards into groups and work out the connections between those in the groupsust
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Which fuel is better? | 11-16 years

Find out more about combustion rates, and how to use different fuels to boil water in a pinch. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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The cooking an egg using least energy challenge

Science and food come together in this experiment to explore energy and insulation. Includes kit list and safety instructions.