All Organic chemistry articles – Page 10

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    Curly arrows and stereoselectivity

    This activity develops the use of curly arrows. If you have some very able students in a group, then there is an opportunity for differentiation by giving them a chance to draw curly arrow mechanisms for whatever reactions they meet.

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    Polymer puzzles

    This activity is designed to develop the students’ higher order thinking – particularly critical thinking skills – in the context of problem solving. It should help students to recall the facts about some common polymers.

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    The fluorofen problem

    The exercises in this book can be used to address aspects of communication skills, or can be run as a complete module. This section focuses on team work.

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    Plastics conservation - Barbie and friends

    This resource provides the essential knowledge needed to keep plastic pieces in the best possible condition so that they can continue to be enjoyed for many years.

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    Colourful reactions using ammonia solution

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    Turn ammonia solution red, white or blue by adding phenolphthalein, lead nitrate or copper(II) sulfate in this demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

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    Distribution of iodine between two immiscible solvents

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    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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    Organic chemistry infographics

    2015-04-10T15:06:00Z In association with

    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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    Other infographics

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    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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    Aroma chemistry infographics

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    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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    ReAct podcasts

    Experienced teachers talk about some of the trickiest topics in 16+ chemistry courses and how to overcome them.  

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    Three isomeric alcohols

    Learn about the reactions of primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols, using laboratory tests. Includes kit list and safety instructions. 

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    Teaching through polymers

    2015-03-09T00:00:00Z

    Introduction of macromolecular science/polymeric materials into the foundational course in organic chemistry

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    Super-dipoles create chloroform’s super powers

    2015-03-09T00:00:00Z

    Polar stacks facilitate dissolution by polarising

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    Magic beakers

    2015-03-09T00:00:00Z

    Declan Fleming shows you how to capture your students’ imaginations with spectacular demonstrations

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    Pictures of the molecular world

    2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

    Matthew Lickiss looks back at how our drawings of chemical structures have changed over time

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    Philae detects organics on comet's surface

    2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

    First measurements from historic landing

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    Polished polymers

    2015-01-01T09:08:00Z

    Tom Husband explains how varnishing your nails is more like making plastic than painting

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    Khan Academy: Stereochemistry

    2014-12-23T14:19:00Z

    These video resources from the Khan Academy give clear explanations of the difficult concept of stereochemistry. NOTE: All Khan Academy content is available for free at www.khanacademy.org Video: Stereochemistry: Cahn-Ingold-Prelog System Video: Stereochemistry: Cahn-Ingold-Prelog Naming System Example 2 Video: Stereochemistry: ...

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    Clarifying organic nomenclature

    2014-11-20T00:00:00Z

    Paul MacLellan reviews a site that helps students with naming compounds

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    100% organic

    2014-11-20T00:00:00Z

    Organic chemistry: structure, mechanism and synthesis