Periodic table articles – Page 2
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CPDWhy you should teach the history of the periodic table
Because students familiar with the table’s development and structure make better chemists
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NewsChemical analysis reveals origin of Pompeian mosaic tiles
Portable spectrometers shed light on the materials used in ancient Roman mosaics
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FeatureThe most important village in chemistry
How one small Swedish hamlet contributed to the periodic table
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FeatureThe evolution of the periodic table
Uncovering the history of the periodic table’s distinct design
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ExperimentExploring the chemistry of chromium, molybdenum and tungsten
Discover how transition elements differ in aspects of colour, precipitate formation, changes in oxidation state and equilibria. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentProperties of group 2 elements
Microscale experiment where various anion solutions are added to drops of group 2 element cations. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentSulfate and carbonate solubility of Groups 1 and 2
Try this microscale practical to explore the properties of elements in Groups 1 and 2 as they form various precipitates. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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NewsHundreds of helium compounds could be hiding in Earth’s mantle
Use this cutting edge research into helium compounds in class
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ExperimentThe reactivity of the group 2 metals
Compare group 1 and group 2 metals with this practical that shows their reactivity rates, where students can take control of their own observations and come to their own conclusions
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ExperimentReacting elements with oxygen
Different members of the periodic table will exhibit different reactions when exposed to oxygen, often through heating. This practical supports students to understand the diversity of chemicals and their principles.
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ExperimentProperties of the transition metals and their compounds
Student discover the diversity of transition metals in this practical that puts their knowledge of these common elements to the test. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentThe oxidation states of vanadium
Introduce your students to the idea that different oxidation states of transition metal ions often have different colours, and that electrode potentials can be used to predict the course of the redox reactions. Includes kit list and safety instructions.