All Investigation articles – Page 4

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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

2023-07-17T08:30:00Z

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
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Investigating cold reactions | 11–14 years

Explore what is meant by ‘cold’ and the applications of endothermic reactions
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Extracting DNA experiment | 11–14 years

Remove and compare genetic material in different plant cells
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Emulsifiers in cleaning | 11–14 years

Investigate and explain what emulsions are and their applications in cleaning
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How to teach quantitative chemistry at post-16

2023-05-11T07:45:00Z

Use these tips to help your students successfully calculate reacting masses and limiting agents
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Acid–base back titration | 16–18 years

Write balanced equations and calculate reacting masses and moles to find the limiting reagent