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Class experimentIdentifying the products of combustion: class practical
Capture and test the products of hydrocarbon combustion in this simple class practical
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ResourceCombustion of ethanol | Johnstone’s triangle | 14–16 years
Introduce Johnstone’s triangle as a method of understanding the combustion of ethanol and the different respresentation of alcohols
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ResourceAlkane boiling points | Developing understanding | 14–16 years
Including teacher notes and a student worksheet, this resource aims to help learners understand the trend in boiling points for different alkanes
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ResourceCracking alkanes | Johnstone’s triangle | 14–16 years
Secure learners understanding of the process of cracking paraffin at macroscopic, sub-microscopic and symbolic levels
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ResourceFractional distillation | Developing understanding | 14–16 years
Secure your learners’ understanding of fractional distillation
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ResourceBioethanol | Johnstone’s triangle | 11–14 years
Connect understanding about the macroscopic properties of elements and compounds at a sub-microscopic and symbolic level
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ResourceCrude oil | Reading comprehension | 14–16
Practise reading comprehension skills with a science research article about turning waste into fuel
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NewsReversing our reliance on fractional distillation of crude oil
Scientists use semi-permeable polymer membrane and reverse osmosis to separate mixtures of hydrocarbons and save energy
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Job profileTender and contract manager
Adam uses his chemistry knowledge to help win business for his company.
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NewsNew material could help power the hydrogen economy
Cryogenic cooling enables record hydrogen storage in new material
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ResourceFractional distillation and hydrocarbons | Review my learning worksheets | 14–16 years
Identify learning gaps and misconceptions with this set of worksheets offering three levels of support
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Practical videoEnthalpy change of combustion of ethanol | practical videos | 14–16 years
Video and resources investigating the heat energy change of combustion of ethanol
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IdeasHow to teach combustion and oxidation at 11–14
Use these 5 tried-and-tested tips to teach combustion safely and effectively
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NewsCreating green energy from seawater
Scientists combine desalination and electrolysis to produce clean hydrogen fuel
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PosterEverything you need to teach fractional distillation
With this poster and classroom activity, your 14–16 students will soon be experts
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NewsHigh capacity batteries that can biodegrade in situ
Explore biodegradable electrochemistry with this innovation to healthcare and pollution
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NewsElectrolysis can conjure hydrogen fuel from air
Air humidity could be the key to sustainable hydrogen power
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FeatureMoving from fossil fuels to renewable energy
Recent steep price increases could push us towards renewable energy
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ResourceThe politics of energy – structure strip | 14–16 years
Develop your learners reading comprehension and writing skills while revisiting topics from organic and atmospheric chemistry