All Organic chemistry articles
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NewsLinking energy, structure and reactivity
Discover how students reason about energy and chemical structure – and how to boost their understanding
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ProjectBonding workshop | Chemistry for All project | 14–16 years
A series of activites, demonstrations and experiments exploring simple covalent molecules and hydrocarbons
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ResourceThe aspirin story | 16–18 years
Find out about the discovery and use of aspirin with this research and presentation task for groups of 16–18 year-old learners
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ResourceThin-layer chromatography and analgesics | 16–18 years
Explore the use of painkillers and their other effects: antipyretic, anti-inflammatory and antirheumatic. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceThe preparation of 2-hydroxybenzoic acid | 16–18 years
Heat, react, convert and separate oil of wintergreen to create 2-hydroxybenzoic acid. Includes kit list and safety instructions
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ResourceThe solubility of aspirin | 16–18 years
This activity is a useful vehicle for reinforcing ideas relating to strong and weak acids, basicity and elementary chemical calculations. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceThe melting point of aspirin | 16–18 years
A pure substance usually has a sharp melting point, discover how this affects aspirin. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourcePurifying by recrystallisation | 16–18 years
Explore purification techniques through recrystallisation of compounds.
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ResourceThe preparation of aspirin | 16–18 years
Discover the method by which learners can synthesise aspirin in the classroom. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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NewsHow to help students identify electrophiles and nucleophiles
Use evidence-based research and teaching tips to solidify understanding of reaction mechanisms
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CPDTeaching organic synthesis at post-16
Use these ideas and tips to help students master this tricky topic
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ResourceOrganic synthesis quiz | 16–18 years
Multiple choice quiz to check understanding and revise organic chemistry topics
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Exhibition chemistryThe production and combustion of nitrocellulose
Get your students engaged in a flash with this impressive demo
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NewsImprove students’ understanding of stereoisomers with these evidence-based ideas
Discover three effective methods to help your students understand molecular rotations
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CPDTeaching curly arrows at post-16
Tips and resources to help you teach chemical processes and organic reaction mechanisms
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ResourcePlant-based proteins | 16-18 years
Name common amino acids and draw the structural formulas of dipeptides and tripeptides in this resource for 16-18 year old learners before considering how thin layer chromatography can be used to separate and analyse amino acids in a mixture.
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CPDTeaching organic chemistry post-16
Introduce the study of molecules containing carbon atoms to your students with these many different contexts
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PracticalPreparation 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