All RSC Education articles in Non-EiC content – Page 68
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Thin layer chromatography
The technique of Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) is normally used as an analytical method to follow the progress of a reaction, to analyse mixtures or to establish conditions for a preparative separation of compounds using column chromatography. The stationary phase (often silica) is coated on plastic or aluminium plates. The ...
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The interactive lab primer - working safely
The chemistry laboratory is full of hazards and it is your responsibility to work safely for your own well-being and for the well-being of others. Use this resource to understand the basic rules and procedures that should be followed to minimise any risks.
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The interactive lab primer - lab apparatus
Use this resource to show students the standard pieces of equipment found in most university and research chemistry laboratories.
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The interactive lab primer - abbreviations, constants and glossary
This resource from the interactive lab primer highlights the vocabulary and standards most commonly used in university and research chemistry laboratories.
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Explosives Guide for Education
This Guide contains information for teachers on the Explosive Regulations 2014. It details when Explosive Certifiates are required by schools and how to get them. There are some websites for more detailed information.
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Exploding bubbles of hydrogen and oxygen
Create a small explosion in this demonstration by electrolysing water to produce hydrogen and oxygen bubbles. Includes kit list, video and safety instructions.
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Chemiluminescence of luminol: a cold light experiment
Show how the energy of a chemical reaction can be given out as light. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Cracking hydrocarbons in liquid paraffin with a catalyst
Model the industrial process of cracking larger hydrocarbons to produce smaller alkanes in this demonstration or class practical. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Iron and sulfur reaction
This demonstration or class experiment shows the exothermic reaction of iron and sulphur. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Turning ‘red wine’ into ‘water’
Use acidified potassium permanganate – or ‘red wine’ – to make ‘water’, ‘milk’ and ‘lemonade’ in this engaging demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Heating group 1 metals in air and in chlorine
Use this demonstration to illustrate the reactions of lithium, sodium and potassium in air and in chlorine. Includes kit list, video and safety instructions.
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Ammonia fountain demonstration
Try this experiment to make a miniature chemical fountain using only soluble ammonia and atmospheric pressure. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Determining relative molecular mass by weighing gases
Use this demonstration to determine the relative molecular masses of different gases using the ideal gas equation. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Electrolysis of molten zinc chloride
Try this demonstration to show how an ionic salt will conduct electricity when molten but not when solid. Includes kit list, video and safety instructions.
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The silver mirror test with Tollens’ reagent
Try this practical to explore the mirror-making reaction between silver nitrate (Tollens’ reagent) and glucose. Includes kit list, video and safety instructions.
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On This Day – Jul 07 : Rocket apparatus fueled with solid 'explosive material'
The first of these rockets was successfully launched on 16th March 1926 by the American scientist and his colleagues in Auburn, Massachusetts. It was fuelled by liquid oxygen (O2) and gasoline, and reached a height of 12.5 metres.
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Halogen reactions with iron wool
Illustrate an exothermic redox reaction by heating iron wool with chlorine, bromine and iodine with this demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Reactivity trends of the alkali metals
Use this experiment to demonstrate the trend in reactivity down group 1 of the Periodic Table, exploring the physical and chemical properties of the alkali metals.
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‘Magic’ writing with colour changing reactions
Reveal invisible messages or pictures drawn with aqueous solutions by spraying them with suitable reagents in this demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Floating and sinking bubbles
Make bubbles of carbon dioxide, hydrogen or methane in this demonstration exploring density, diffusion and solubility. Includes kit list and safety instructions.