All RSC Education articles in Non-EiC content – Page 92
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Phenol-methanal polymerisiation
Make Bakelite in class and investigate its properties using phenol, methanal and ethanoic acid in this demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Distribution of iodine between two immiscible solvents
Use this class experiment or demonstration to create an equilibrium distribution using iodine in two immiscible solvents. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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‘Dissolving’ polystyrene in acetone
Investigate what happens to polystyrene when it is placed in propanone (acetone) in this demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Preparing a soluble salt by neutralisation
In this practical, students react alkaline ammonia with sulfuric acid to form the soluble salt ammonium sulfate. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Thermal decomposition of metal carbonates
Use this class practical to compare the thermal stabilities of carbonates of reactive and less reactive metals. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Where is carbon in the reactivity series?
Determine the position of carbon in the reactivity series by heating with metal oxides in this practical and demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Learning about materials book
This book presents educational resources about materials in the form of teacher’s notes and photocopiable worksheets. It will be useful at pre- and post-16 level. Follow the links below to buy a copy from our online shop for £19.95. If you’re a member of the Royal Society of Chemistry, you’re ...
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Colourful chemistry infographics
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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Organic chemistry infographics
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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Elements infographics
A collection of visually stimulating and informative infographics about the elements, which would make a valuable addition to any science classroom.
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Other infographics
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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Everyday compounds infographics
A collection of visually stimulating and informative infographics about everyday compounds, which would make a valuable addition to any science classroom.
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Alcohol chemistry infographics
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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Medicinal chemistry infographics
A collection of visually stimulating and informative infographics about medicinal chemistry, which would make a valuable addition to any science classroom.
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Aroma chemistry infographics
A collection of visually stimulating and informative infographics about the chemistry of smells, which would make a valuable addition to any science classroom.
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Undeserved reputation infographics
A collection of visually stimulating and informative infographics, about compounds that have gained an undeserved reputation. These infographics would make a valuable addition to any science classroom.
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Cosmetic chemistry infographic
A visually stimulating and informative infographic about the chemistry of red lipstick, which would make a valuable addition to any science classroom.
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A chemically powered boat - a bubble race
An activity worthy of classroom competition, create junk boats, powered by chemistry and sail into learning. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Conservation chemistry book
This book shows how chemical techniques are used in conserving objects made from a wide variety of materials and seeks to introduce some of the ethical considerations of conservation to students. All of the chapters are freely available on Learn Chemistry. Follow the links below to buy a copy from ...
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Education in Chemistry: molymod competition worksheets
We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2013 Education in Chemistry molymod competition. The winning worksheet was designed by Mary Wong, with Catherine Smith and Matthew Standford coming in as runner-ups.