All Experiment articles – Page 18
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ExperimentElectrolysis of copper(II) sulfate solution
Explore the electrolysis of copper(II) sulfate solution and related industrial processes with this class experiment. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentTesting the pH of different solutions
Use this practical to reinforce students’ understanding of pH by preparing and testing acidic and alkaline solutions. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentYeast and the expansion of bread dough
Try this class practical to investigate how temperature affects yeast and the expansion of bread dough. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentCatalysis of the reaction between zinc and sulfuric acid
Compare the rate of reaction between zinc and sulfuric acid with copper as a catalyst in this simple class practical. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentDetergents, soaps and surface tension
A series of brief experiments on the effects of detergents and soaps on the surface tension of purified and hard water. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentMaking soaps and detergents using castor oil
Try this class practical to make a soap or detergent using castor oil and either sodium hydroxide or sulfuric acid. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentMaking a pH indicator using red cabbage
Try this class practical to make a pH indicator from red cabbage with your students. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentElectrochromic polymer
Can polymers conduct electricity as well as metals? Using this experiment, learners will discover how the two materials differ. Includes kit list and safety instructions
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ExperimentGreen plastics
Discover more about the science of green plastics with this in depth session on bio-plastics and the issues around fossil fuels
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ExperimentSunlight to electricity
Sunlight can be a powerful natural tool. Learners can explore the science of solar in this experiment, includes kit list and safety instructions
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ExperimentSnap, crackle and snot
Investigate some of the weird and wonderful properties of solids, liquids and gases, in this range of experiments