All Organic chemistry articles
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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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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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Monitoring local air pollution levels
Research and evaluate real data showing current and historical levels of the atmospheric pollutant nitrogen dioxide in your local area. Age range 14–16, with extension questions for 16–18.
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Microscale neutralisation and precipitation reactions
Hone your students’ observation skills by asking them to observe two microscale reactions: neutralising citric acid and creating a lead iodide precipitate
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Slot sustainable energy into your teaching
Useful tips and activities to link UN sustainable development goal 7 to your lessons on energy, hydrogen, sustainability and esterification
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Polymer chemistry is printing noses
Learn more about a novel application of polymer chemistry to help reconstruct the faces of skin cancer patients
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‘My favourite colloids? English ale and clotted cream’
Meet Brent Murray, a food scientist with a passion for beer, ice cream, clotted cream and other food colloids
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How ice cream is made
For a simple combination of milk, cream, sugar and flavourings, there is a lot of science involved in ice cream manufacture
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Effective questioning in organic chemistry
How to use conversation to help stuck students solve their own problems
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Battle of the hand sanitisers
Are quaternary ammonium compounds just as good at killing Covid-19 as alcohols?
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4 ways to boost students’ understanding of organic chemistry
Alcohols, carboxylic acids and esters don’t have to be difficult – try these practical tips in your classroom
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Reactions of alkanes and alcohols – organic chemistry worksheets | 14–16
A student worksheet for foundation and higher level. Assess learning with questions about the reactions of alkanes and alcohols.
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Burning hydrocarbons – organic chemistry worksheets | 14–16
Student worksheets at foundation and higher level. Assess learning with questions exploring the topic of burning hydrocarbons.
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Put organic chemistry concepts in context
3 ways to teach 14–16 students how to apply their knowledge to new scenarios and prepare them for exams
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Condensation polymerisation – organic chemistry worksheets | 14–16
Student worksheets at higher level. Apply knowledge in context and assess learning with questions exploring condensation polymerisation, including polyesters and the nylon rope trick experiment.
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Natural polymers – organic chemistry worksheets | 14–16
Student worksheets at foundation and higher level. Apply knowledge in context and assess learning with questions exploring natural polymers, including starch and amino acids.
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Addition polymerisation – organic chemistry worksheets | 14–16
Student worksheets at foundation and higher level. Apply knowledge in context and assess learning with questions exploring addition polymerisation, including the formation and properties of addition polymers and their use in sports clothing and equipment.
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Carboxylic acids – organic chemistry worksheets | 14–16
Student worksheets at foundation and higher level. Apply knowledge in context and assess learning with questions exploring the topic of carboxylic acids, including flavourings for ice cream.
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Alcohols – organic chemistry worksheets | 14–16
Student worksheets at foundation and higher level. Apply knowledge in context and assess learning with questions exploring alcohols, including burning alcohols in cooking and as fuels.
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Alkenes – organic chemistry worksheets | 14–16
Student worksheets at foundation and higher level. Apply knowledge in context and assess learning with questions exploring alkenes, including the context of ripening fruit.
