All Metals articles – Page 5

Experiment

Preventing rust

In association with Nuffield Foundation

Try this practical to test methods for preventing rust on iron nails, including painting, greasing and sacrificial protection. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

Experiment

Preferential discharge of cations during electrolysis

In association with Nuffield Foundation

Use this practical to show that metal cations are preferentially discharged, in relation to the metal’s position in the reactivity series. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

Experiment

The reactivity of iron

In association with Nuffield Foundation

Illustrate iron’s position in the reactivity series by heating it with copper and magnesium oxides in this practical. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

Experiment

Exothermic metal–acid reactions

In association with Nuffield Foundation

Use this class practical to explore the temperature changes resulting from adding different metals to hydrochloric acid. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

Experiment

Reacting magnesium with copper(II) oxide

In association with Nuffield Foundation

Illustrate reduction, oxidation and the relative reactivity of magnesium and copper(II) oxide in this demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

Experiment

Making solder as an alloy of tin and lead

In association with Nuffield Foundation

Try this practical to make solder by heating together the metals tin and lead before investigating the alloy’s properties. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

Experiment

Reacting copper(II) oxide with sulfuric acid

In association with Nuffield Foundation

Illustrate the reaction of an insoluble metal oxide with a dilute acid to produce crystals of a soluble salt in this class practical. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

Experiment

What causes iron to rust?

In association with Nuffield Foundation

Use this class experiment to help students investigate what conditions are needed for iron to rust. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

Experiment

Corrosion in different atmospheric conditions

In association with Nuffield Foundation

Try this practical to test the corrosion of metals in dry air, moist air and air polluted by acidic sulfur dioxide. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

Resource

Elements infographics

In association with Compound Interest

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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Other infographics

In association with Compound Interest

A collection of visually stimulating and informative infographics that cover a wide variety of topics. These infographics would make a valuable addition to any science classroom. Topics include: the science of sunscreen; what the chemical composition of smartphones and British coins are; and potential indicators of ‘bad science’ in ...

Experiment

Catalysis of the reaction between zinc and sulfuric acid

In association with Nuffield Foundation

Compare the rate of reaction between zinc and sulfuric acid with copper as a catalyst in this simple class practical. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

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Metals: problem solving challenges

A series of activities to develop understanding of elements, ions, reactivity series, metal extraction, displacement reactions and oxidation/reduction

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The Great Recovery

The Great Recovery is an RSA project launched in September 2012 supported by Technology Strategy Board and key industrial players.

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Challenging Plants: Fertilisers

In association with Reckitt Benckiser

Nutrients essential for plant growth are obtained naturally from soil or other growing media. However, supplies become depleted and fertilisers are needed to increase the availability of nutrients to plants. An understanding of chemical changes is used to making fertilisers, often designed to meet specific requirements such as particular nutrient ...

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Titanium Dioxide Photocatalysis: Uses of Titanium Dioxide

In association with The Wolfson Foundation

Part of a series of resources investigating how using titanium dioxide as a photocatalyst can help to create cleaner water using sunlight.

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28 chemistry puzzles for 14-16 years

Use these sudoku-inspired puzzles with printable worksheets and answers to help 14–16 year olds consolidate their understanding of key chemical concepts.

Lesson plan

Metallic bonding and the structure of iron | 14-16 years

Explore how the bonding in iron relates to its physical properties and address common misconceptions using this lesson plan with activities 

Lesson plan

How do alkali metals react with water? | 14-16 years

Explore how alkali metals react with water using a series of demonstrations and videos in this lesson plan with activities