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Experiment
Making rayon

In association with Nuffield Foundation

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

In association with Compound Interest

A collection of visually stimulating and informative infographics about the chemistry of colour, which would make a valuable addition to any science classroom.
Resource
Organic chemistry infographics

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

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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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 ...
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Alcohol chemistry infographics

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

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.
Elements
Molybdenum

2015-03-09T00:00:00Z

John Emsley looks at an element that holds the key to life on Earth
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.
Resource
Soil science

In association with Reckitt Benckiser

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

2014-11-20T00:00:00Z

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

2014-09-10T00:00:00Z

John Emsley looks at an element that, despite first appearances, has some interesting applications
Resource
NBC 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.
Elements
Boron

2014-07-03T00:00:00Z

John Emsley looks at the element that links olive trees with semiconductors
Elements
Nickel

2014-05-08T00:00:00Z

John Emsley investigates the element of batteries, blades and baked beans
News
Piece of Earth’s interior ‘ocean’ found in diamond

2014-05-08T00:00:00Z

Water-rich mineral points to vast stores of water 500km underground
Elements
Holmium

2014-03-06T00:00:00Z

When it comes to powerful magnets, nothing beats holmium. John Emsley investigates
The Mole
From ground to tap

2014-03-01T15:43:00Z

Sue Thompson leads us through the journey water takes from underground to our drinking glass
Feature
Terpenes: not just for Christmas

2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

The chemicals that give Christmas trees their pine fresh smell could be at the centre of a chemical revolution, as Josh Howgego explains
Elements
Manganese

2013-11-06T00:00:00Z

John Emsley looks at the element that has been essential to humanity since before the stone age
Elements
Phosphorus

2013-09-02T00:00:00Z

John Emsley looks at the element that's the devil in disguise