All RSC Education articles in Non-EiC content – Page 90
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Class experimentFinding the formula of hydrated copper(II) sulfate
In this experiment students will measure the mass of hydrated copper(II) sulfate before and after heating and use mole calculations to find the formula.
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DemonstrationReacting magnesium with copper(II) oxide
Illustrate reduction, oxidation and the relative reactivity of magnesium and copper(II) oxide in this demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Class experimentMaking glass
Try this class practical to make samples of glass using lead oxide, zinc oxide and boric acid. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Class experimentDetermining the relative atomic mass of magnesium
Use this practical to determine the relative atomic mass of magnesium using its reaction with hydrochloric acid. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Class experimentMaking solder as an alloy of tin and lead
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.
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Class experimentReacting copper(II) oxide with sulfuric acid
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.
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DemonstrationThe effect of concentration on equilibrium | Le Chatelier’s principle
Illustrate the reversible reaction between bismuth(III) oxychloride and bismuth(III) chloride in this demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Class experimentPVA polymer slime
In this fun class experiment student will make slime by adding borax solution to PVA. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceLarge molecules
The Inspirational chemistry chapter ‘Large molecules’. This chapter suggests games, activities, practicals and demonstrations for teaching various topics, such as polmers, emulsifiers and textile conservation.
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ResourceProblem based practical activities
Discover how chemistry can relate to real world problems, so students can put their science knowledge into context.
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ResourceInspirational chemistry book
A collection of resources, aligned with GCSE bodies, to support learners in England, Wales, and N Ireland.
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ResourceWhat use is chemistry?
The Inspirational chemistry chapter ‘What use is chemistry?’ This chapter suggests exercises for students to carry out to appreciate the importance of chemistry and how it affects our everyday lives.
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ResourceNanotechnology
The Inspirational chemistry chapter ‘Nanotechnology’. This chapter suggests games, activities, practicals and demonstrations for teaching various topics, including ways that nanotechnology can improve our everyday lives.
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ResourceDeveloping a fungicide, azoxystrobin
This study looks at the development by Zeneca of a plant fungicide, azoxystrobin.
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ResourceIndustrial chemistry case studies book
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 ...
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Class experimentWhat causes iron to rust?
Use this class experiment to help students investigate what conditions are needed for iron to rust. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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DemonstrationThe density of carbon dioxide
Illustrate the higher density of carbon dioxide relative to air by pouring it over a lighted candle in this demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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DemonstrationThe combustion of iron wool
Try this quick teacher demonstration to demonstrate the increase in mass as iron wool is heated in air. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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DemonstrationQuantitative electrolysis of aqueous copper(II) sulfate
Use this demonstration to find the value of the Faraday constant from electrolysis of copper(II) sulfate solution. Includes kit list and safety instructions.