All Organic chemistry articles
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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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CPD
Teaching organic chemistry post-16
Introduce the study of molecules containing carbon atoms to your students with these many different contexts
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Practical
Qualitative tests for organic functional groups | practical videos | 16–18 students
Video and supporting resources to support a practical investigation to identify organic functional groups using a range of qualitative tests
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Practical
Preparation 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
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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 | 14–18 years
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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Ideas
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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Soundbite
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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Interview
‘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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Feature
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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Ideas
Effective questioning in organic chemistry
How to use conversation to help stuck students solve their own problems
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Soundbite
Battle of the hand sanitisers
Are quaternary ammonium compounds just as good at killing Covid-19 as alcohols?
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Ideas
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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Ideas
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.
