All Ions articles
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NewsIs every substance a molecule?
Use this to help chemistry students accurately apply covalent bonding models
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Feature
How to draw ionic bonding dot and cross diagrams
Use this step-by-step approach to help your 14–16 students master ions
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Exhibition chemistry
The reaction between sodium and chlorine
Use this to demonstrate this classic and spectacular chemistry experiment
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Ideas
Modelling ionic bonds with plasticine
Mould your students’ understanding of ionic bond formation and overcome misconceptions
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Exhibition chemistry
Shocking revelations 2: neutralisation reactions
Use this experiment to demonstrate the different behaviours of weak and strong acids
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Resource
Ions logic puzzle | 14–16 years
A fun logic puzzle which tests learners’ recollection of the relationship between periodic group number and charge on simple ions
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Exhibition chemistry
Shocking revelations: a conductometric titration
Strengthen students’ mental models of particles reacting in solution
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Experiment
Acid–alkali conductometric titration worksheet | 14–16 years
Develop your learners’ understanding of ions and the changes in ionic concentrations in an acid-alkali neutralisation
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Exhibition chemistry
The movement of ions: bringing electrolysis to life
Demonstrate the movement of positive and negative ions with a simpler, safer version of this classic demo
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Resource
Microscale neutralisation and precipitation reactions
Hone your students’ observation skills by asking them to observe two microscale reactions: neutralising citric acid and creating a lead iodide precipitate
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News
The whitest white paint ever is also the coolest
How paint made with barium sulfate could reduce the need for air conditioning
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News
Diamond helps to discover hexagonal salt
Explore ionic structures in your class with the discovery of a strange form of table salt
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Ideas
5 ways to explain electrolysis
From building good foundations to memorising the rules, these tips will help your students grasp this tricky topic
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News
A step closer to post-lithium energy storage
Calcium batteries could be viable thanks to a new electrolyte
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Experiment
Precipitation reactions of lead nitrate
Compare the colours of various lead compounds to identify which would be good pigments in this microscale practical. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Experiment
Using a microscale conductivity meter
Explore electrical conductivity with this practical that allows students to test different materials for how well a current will pass through them. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
