All Investigation articles – Page 3

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Compound confusion | Problem based practical activities

Explore the use of analytical methods and empirical formula to identify unlabelled chemicals.
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Cool drinking | Problem based practical activities

Support students to discover the correct chemical compound to achieve a desired effect on a product, in this case a drinks container.
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Iodination inquiry | Problem based practical activities

Gather data and determine the rate equations for certain reactions with this class practical.
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Acid erosion | Problem based practical activities

Remember to brush up on acid erosion with this experiment into the effects of different acid concentrates on tooth enamel
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Coursework conundrum | Problem based practical activities

Explore the oxidation of alcohols and carboxylic acids, to help a student in this experiment scenario
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Alcohol detective | Problem based practical activities

Students use distillation to purify two samples of fake vodka seized by the local police, and impart an important lesson on chemistry and alcohol.
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A little gas | Problem based practical activities

Students will review the use of computer simulations in sixth form chemistry, writing for science magazine ’The Mole’
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Cleaning solutions | Problem based practical activities

Compare household chemicals and make a recommendation for the best bleach to an advertising agency.
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Carbonate rocks | Problem based practical activities

Using mass change experiments and visual inspection, students must identify four unknown metal carbonates.
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Why it’s important to encourage student decision-making in practicals

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Improve student engagement, motivation and behaviour by giving them more choice
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Nanoparticles in sunscreen challenge | Chemistry for All project | 14–16 years

Make your own sunscreen and determine its SPF using UV light transmission
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Hard water challenge | Chemistry for All project | 14–16 years

Investigate the relationship between the concentration of calcium ions and the ‘hardness’ of water
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Chemistry at the crime scene investigation | Chemistry for All project | 11–14 years

This forensic science project uses chemical analysis and observation skills to investigate a crime and solve the case
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Analysing the chemistry of food | Chemistry for All project | 14–16 years

Analyse food and drink samples using TLC, titration and visible absorption spectroscopy with this engaging project
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Quicksand investigation | 14–16 years

Discover the properties of non-Newtonian fluids and how these could help you escape from quicksand
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Modelling large molecules | 11–14 years

Use this resource to review monomers and polymers
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Investigating the sugar content and pH of fizzy drinks | 11–14 years

Compare fizzy drinks’ ingredients, acidities and health implications
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Salt (for cooking) activities | 11–14 years

Uncover the properties and health implications of salt in our diets
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Encapsulation experiment | 11–14 years

Investigate encapsulation and the role it plays in helping probiotics travel to the gut
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Infection | 11–14 years

Introduce your learners to infection and how to treat some infectious diseases