All Experiment articles – Page 8
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ExperimentCrime scene chromatography
Using three different black pens, learners can put their scientific curiosity to use and explore chromatography
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ExperimentCrystal chemistry
A fun experiment to grow your own crystals using everyday items in your learning space, great to get learners interacting with science
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ExperimentChemistry in your shopping basket
Demonstrate the diversity of chemistry in our day-to-day lives with this collection of experiments. Includes kit list and safety instructions for five practicals
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ExperimentAcid or alkali? Acidic or alkaline? A litmus paper test
Test a variety of substances to see if they are acidic or alkaline, using litmus paper as the indicator. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentScience festivals
This set of handouts can be used to inspire people of all ages to take up chemistry in their own home! Racing raisins, cornflour gloop, erupting volcanoes, reaction times and iron from breakfast cereal are all covered here
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ExperimentSeparating sand and salt by filtering and evaporation
Try this class experiment to practise manipulating mixtures of soluble and insoluble materials by separating sand and salt. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentColour chemistry
A variety of experiments that explore colour changing, so learners can experience a comprehensive look into the brighter side of chemistry
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ExperimentExploding bubbles of hydrogen and oxygen
Create a small explosion in this demonstration by electrolysing water to produce hydrogen and oxygen bubbles. Includes kit list, video and safety instructions.
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ExperimentChemiluminescence of luminol: a cold light experiment
Show how the energy of a chemical reaction can be given out as light. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentCracking hydrocarbons in liquid paraffin with a catalyst
Model the industrial process of cracking larger hydrocarbons to produce smaller alkanes in this demonstration or class practical. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentIron and sulfur reaction
This demonstration or class experiment shows the exothermic reaction of iron and sulphur. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentTurning ‘red wine’ into ‘water’
Use acidified potassium permanganate – or ‘red wine’ – to make ‘water’, ‘milk’ and ‘lemonade’ in this engaging demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentHeating group 1 metals in air and in chlorine
Use this demonstration to illustrate the reactions of lithium, sodium and potassium in air and in chlorine. Includes kit list, video and safety instructions.
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ExperimentAmmonia fountain demonstration
Try this experiment to make a miniature chemical fountain using only soluble ammonia and atmospheric pressure. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentDetermining relative molecular mass by weighing gases
Use this demonstration to determine the relative molecular masses of different gases using the ideal gas equation. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentElectrolysis of molten zinc chloride
Try this demonstration to show how an ionic salt will conduct electricity when molten but not when solid. Includes kit list, video and safety instructions.
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ExperimentThe silver mirror test with Tollens’ reagent
Try this practical to explore the mirror-making reaction between silver nitrate (Tollens’ reagent) and glucose. Includes kit list, video and safety instructions.
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ExperimentHalogen reactions with iron wool
Illustrate an exothermic redox reaction by heating iron wool with chlorine, bromine and iodine with this demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentReactivity trends of the alkali metals
Use this experiment to demonstrate the trend in reactivity down group 1 of the Periodic Table, exploring the physical and chemical properties of the alkali metals.
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Experiment‘Magic’ writing with colour changing reactions
Reveal invisible messages or pictures drawn with aqueous solutions by spraying them with suitable reagents in this demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.