All RSC Education articles in Non-EiC content – Page 19
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Adnoddau addysgu cemeg Cymraeg
Adnoddau a deunyddiau i’ch cefnogi i addysgu cemeg i fyfyrwyr ysgol cynradd ac uwchradd. Gan gynnwys arbrofion a strategaethau ymarferol ar gyfer addysgu
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Solar technology engineer
Ryley develops cutting-edge solar cell technology to make solar power cheaper and more efficient so that this renewable source of energy can become more mainstream
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PhD researcher
Lizzie investigates new battery materials for lithium-ion batteries which power devices such as smart phones, laptops and electric vehicles
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Chief technology officer and co-founder of Lixea, a sustainable solutions company
Florence is developing a way to produce raw materials that are renewable, reusable, recyclable and toxic free
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Professor of biorefineries
Professor Sixta converts cellulose, a renewable resource found in wood or plants, into products like yarn for making clothes
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Professor of environmental chemistry
Patricia uses chemistry to develop new ways of detecting, monitoring and analysing quantities of environmental pollutants
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Section leader, wind
Maria develops new and innovative coatings for wind turbines so that they can generate more renewable energy for longer
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Head of research and sustainability
Raquel develops a sustainable fabric called Piñatex that comes from pineapple leaves that would otherwise be burnt
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Market development manager
Vikki helps develop sustainable packaging with less carbon dioxide impact and the ability to reduce food waste
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Research fellow, battery recycling
Zubera is discovering ways to recycle precious materials from electric car batteries
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Justice and injustice in chemistry: aspirin and other drugs | 16–18 years
Critical thinking and research task, reflecting on the science and societal views surrounding drugs and their development
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Iron: a fiery future | 14–16 years
In this activity students are required to apply their understanding of redox to identify which metal is oxidised and which is reduced in a series of displacement reactions
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Reciprocal reading task: agriculture and ammonia | 14–16 years
Provide context and help build cultural and science capital, while improving learners’ reading skills
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Electrochemical cells | practical videos | 16–18 students
Video and supporting resources to support electrochemistry practical work, including two microscale experiments, animation and cell diagrams
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Preparation of an organic liquid | practical videos | 16–18 students
Video and supporting resources to support practical work based on synthesis of an organic liquid, the experiment includes the stages of preparation, separation and purification
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Qualitative tests for organic functional groups | practical videos | 16–18 students
Video and supporting resources to support a practical investigation to identify organic functional groups using a range of qualitative tests
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Rates of reaction | practical videos | 16–18 students
Video and supporting resources, includes an initial rate (iodine clock reaction) and continuous monitoring method (volume of gas)
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What are unit cells? | Chemistry Olympiad explainers
Try this explainer to help students get to grips with unit cells and the structure of crystals as part of their preparation for the Chemistry Olympiad.
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What is organic synthesis? | Chemistry Olympiad explainers
Use this explainer to help familiarise students with organic synthesis, including carbonyl chemistry, as part of their preparation for the Chemistry Olympiad.
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Chemistry Olympiad introductory questions
Get a taste of the Chemistry Olympiad with these accessible, Olympiad-style questions for 15 years and above, featuring questions, an explainer and mark scheme.