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ResourceChemistry and food security
This context/problem-based learning (C/PBL) resource is part of a collection we have commissioned for you to use with your undergraduate students. This 5 credit module is based on the following scenario: This resource will give your students an introduction to food safety and DNA analysis. It is based ...
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On the acid trail
Find out and list as much information as possible about a weak acid from experimental results shown.
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Jets of liquids
Investigate what happens when different charged plastics are held near a jet of water issuing from a burette, and explain your observations.
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Four solutions
Devise experiments to label some bottles correctly, using two different approaches.
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Find the chloride
Devise experiments to determine which of five solids is the chloride by using chemicals and apparatus in the laboratory.
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Detergency
Explain two observations related to the production of a jelly-like solid when two detergents were used in combination.
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Cobalt complexes
Devise structures for cobalt complexes given, decide how to distinguish between the four complexes, and identify some properties or characteristics that are the same for all four complexes.
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Amount of CO₂
By using chemicals and apparatus in the laboratory, devise experiments to determine the amount of carbon dioxide that can be obtained from a mixture of two solids - barium sulphate and potassium carbonate.
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A weak acid
Starting from its Ka (or pKa) value, calculate or find as much information as you need to show what is meant by ‘weak’ in weak acid.
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A black solid
Devise experiments to identify a black solid sample by using chemicals and apparatus in the laboratory.
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Five white solids
Label five white solids correctly by using chemical tests and any suitable apparatus.
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Additional resources - That’s Chemistry!
Additional resources from That’s Chemistry! These resources include: an introduction to the book; information about how to effectively use the concept cartoons included in the book; suggestions on how to use ICT to enhance teaching and learning.
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Benchmark tools for resourcing practical work
The Royal Society of Chemistry works with other organisations on science policy education activites. From this work we have produced a set of comprehensive resourcing benchmark tools for teachers and school practitioners to use when planning budgets and equipping classrooms and laboratories.
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A guide to writing up your chemical science thesis
This guide aims to give you guidance on how to write your thesis so that your research is showcased at its best. It includes suggestions on how to prepare for writing up and things to consider during the final stages.
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How to deal with failure
Nobel Laureates offer their advice on how to get through setbacks and difficult times, based on their experiences throughout their scientific careers. Video: How should you deal with failure martin chalfie Video: If you fail, is it really a failure? ...
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Magic writing with sodium nitrate solution
In this experiment, students write a hidden message using invisible ink and watch what happens when a glowing splint touches their message.
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Invisible inks
In this experiment, students test a variety of substances to see if they can be used as an invisible ink.
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QuantiCorp R&D: new products
This C/PBL resource involves an investigation into catalysis and conducting polymers for the production of biosensors. Students are challenged to develop a biosensor based on a conducting polymer in the context of an R D department in a high-tech company.
