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ResourceLearning about materials book
This book presents educational resources about materials in the form of teacher’s notes and photocopiable worksheets. It will be useful at pre- and post-16 level. Follow the links below to buy a copy from our online shop for £19.95. If you’re a member of the Royal Society of Chemistry, you’re ...
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ResourceColourful chemistry infographics
A collection of visually stimulating and informative infographics about the chemistry of colour, which would make a valuable addition to any science classroom.
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ResourceElements infographics
A collection of visually stimulating and informative infographics about the elements, which would make a valuable addition to any science classroom.
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Class experimentDetergents, soaps and surface tension
A series of brief experiments on the effects of detergents and soaps on the surface tension of purified and hard water. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceRi Christmas Lectures® 2012: The Halogens
A teaching resource on the halogens, supported by video clips from the Royal Institution Christmas Lectures® 2012. Video: The Halogens Displacement Reactions Video: The Halogens - Salt Forming Reactio…
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ResourceRi Christmas Lectures® 2012: The Noble Gases
A teaching resource on the noble gases, supported by video clips from the Royal Institution Christmas Lectures® 2012. Video: The Noble Gases - Properties video Video: The Noble Gases - Xenon Applications video
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NewsHollow oxide can take the heat
Aluminium-based coating could protect metal components from heat, oxidation
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The MoleHow ice crystals create optical illusions
From light pillars and sun haloes to false suns, explore the mysterious effects ice crystals can produce when they interact with light.
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NewsIridium forms compound in +9 oxidation state
Iridium oxide cation made by pulsed-laser vaporisation in the gas phase
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ResourceJust Add Water: Part 2
A series of fun, engaging, short chemistry demonstrations about water, taken from a lecture by Dr. Peter Wothers of the University of Cambridge. Video: Just Add Water: 11 - Carbohydrates Video: Just Add Water: 12 - Dehydrating Sugar Video: Just ...
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ResourceFree Range Chemistry: Part 4
Short videos of exciting demonstrations of the chemistry of everyday materials, taken from a lecture by Peter Wothers at the University of Cambridge. Video: Free Range Chemistry: 32 - Saltpetre (Potassium Nitrate) Video: Free Range Chemistry: 33 - Saltpetre and Paper ...
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ResourceFree Range Chemistry: Part 1
Short videos of exciting demonstrations of the chemistry of everyday materials, taken from a lecture by Peter Wothers at the University of Cambridge. Video: Free Range Chemistry: 01 - Everything is Chemical Video: Free Range Chemistry: 02 - Coffee - Delicious Chemicals ...
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ResourceFree Range Chemistry: Part 2
Short videos of exciting demonstrations of the chemistry of everyday materials, taken from a lecture by Peter Wothers at the University of Cambridge. Video: Free Range Chemistry: 13 - Making Ammonia Video: Free Range Chemistry: 14 - First Sources of Ammonia ...
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ResourceFree Range Chemistry: Part 3
Short videos of exciting demonstrations of the chemistry of everyday materials, taken from a lecture by Peter Wothers at the University of Cambridge. Video: Free Range Chemistry: 24 - Limestone Video: Free Range Chemistry: 25 - Shells Video: Free Range ...
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ResourceNBC Learn: Chemistry Now
This resource includes both videos and worksheets. The website makes links to everyday contexts in which chemistry is important. This material would provide enrichment to lessons using contemporary chemical examples.
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ResourceFeynman's flowers - Nano scale citizen science.
By taking part in Feynman’s flowers by crowdcrafting: You could help translate thousands of STM images of molecules for their magnetic properties.
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ResourceMetals: problem solving challenges
A series of activities to develop understanding of elements, ions, reactivity series, metal extraction, displacement reactions and oxidation/reduction