All Natural resources articles – Page 5

  • A macro photograph of a piece of rock with malachite (copper ore)
    Experiment

    Extracting copper from copper(II) carbonate

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    Use this practical to produce copper from copper(II) carbonate, modelling the extraction of copper from malachite. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

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    Elements

    Samarium

    2015-07-03T00:00:00Z

    John Emsley looks at a low profile element with some valuable applications

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    Feature

    What ignited the Hindenburg?

    2015-07-03T00:00:00Z

    We look at the theories behind the cause of the German airship disaster

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    News

    Improving rare earth separation

    2015-07-03T00:00:00Z

    Photochemistry selectively removes europium from red lamp phosphor

  • A small heap of powdered red iron oxide pigment
    Experiment

    The formation of a sol

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    Convert a rusty-brown precipitate of iron(III) hydroxide into a cherry-red iron(III) oxide sol in this demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

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    Resource

    Industrial chemistry case studies book

    2015-05-22T11:26:18Z

    This book presents material on the UK chemical and pharmaceutical industries Using a case study approach, with questions and answers included, there are real-life examples drawn from industrial areas including the nuclear industry, pharmaceuticals and steel making.These resources are for free via Learn Chemistry. Follow the links below to buy ...

  • Sodium street lamps
    Elements

    Sodium

    2015-05-11T00:00:00Z

    It’s salt, soda and street lights, but also much more, explains John Emsley

  • Salt crystals
    Feature

    The Lion, the Wich and the Waller

    2015-05-11T00:00:00Z

    Almost 30 years after its closure, the historic Lion Salt Works in Cheshire opens its doors to the public. Volunteer Mike Tingle relates some of its history

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    Resource

    Norbert Rillieux and the sugar industry

    This material is divided into two distinct pieces of work: Sparkling white crystals of sugar and Extracting sugar from sugar beet.

  • Rolls of pink-purple rayon stacked inside a cardboard box
    Experiment

    Making rayon

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    Use this demonstration to produce rayon fibres in the classroom using cotton wool or filter paper. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

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    Resource

    Colourful chemistry infographics

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    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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    Resource

    Organic chemistry infographics

    2015-04-10T15:06:00Z In association with

    A collection of visually stimulating and informative infographics covering various topics of organic chemistry. These would be a valuable addition to any science classroom.

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    Resource

    Other infographics

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    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 ...

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    Resource

    Alcohol chemistry infographics

    2015-04-10T15:02:00Z In association with

    A collection of visually stimulating and informative infographics about the chemistry of wine and beer, which would be a valuable addition to any science classroom.

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    Elements

    Molybdenum

    2015-03-09T00:00:00Z

    John Emsley looks at an element that holds the key to life on Earth

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    Resource

    Crude oil Su Doku

    In this game, students need to use logic to work out the contents in the blank squares. These puzzles could be used as part of a topic on oil or during revision.

  • Clay soil field
    Resource

    Soil science

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    A collection of information sheets and presentations that look at the nature of soil particles and the nutrient requirements of plants. 

  • A close-up photograph of ice crystals in frost
    The Mole

    How ice crystals create optical illusions

    2015-01-01T10:48:00Z

    From light pillars and sun haloes to false suns, explore the mysterious effects ice crystals can produce when they interact with light.

  • Iridescent bismuth crystal
    Elements

    Bismuth

    2014-11-20T00:00:00Z

    John Emsley examines a heavy metal that gleams, calms and quenches

  • barium meal
    Elements

    Barium

    2014-09-10T00:00:00Z

    John Emsley looks at an element that, despite first appearances, has some interesting applications