All Organic chemistry articles – Page 10
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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
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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Experiment
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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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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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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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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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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Review
Teaching through polymers
Introduction of macromolecular science/polymeric materials into the foundational course in organic chemistry
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News
Super-dipoles create chloroform’s super powers
Polar stacks facilitate dissolution by polarising
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Exhibition chemistry
Magic beakers
Declan Fleming shows you how to capture your students’ imaginations with spectacular demonstrations
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Feature
Pictures of the molecular world
Matthew Lickiss looks back at how our drawings of chemical structures have changed over time
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The Mole
Polished polymers
Tom Husband explains how varnishing your nails is more like making plastic than painting
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Khan Academy: Stereochemistry
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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Review
Clarifying organic nomenclature
Paul MacLellan reviews a site that helps students with naming compounds
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Exhibition chemistry
Perturbed polymers
Declan Fleming shows you how to capture your students’ imaginations with spectacular demonstrations