All Physical chemistry articles – Page 4
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ResourceSensational states: kitchen science podcasts
Introduce your students to changes of state with this short podcast.
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ResourceSolids, liquids and gases: That’s Chemistry!
The ‘solids, liquids and gases’ chapter from That’s Chemistry! This chapter looks at key ideas and activities that can be used to help students learn about solids, liquids and gases, and understand that some materials change state when they are heated or cooled.
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ResourceThermochromic materials
A hidden use of chemistry in everyday life includes thermochromic materials that change colour when exposed to heat or cold
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ResourceInsulation and conduction: That’s Chemistry!
The ‘Insulation and conduction’ chapter from That’s Chemistry!: This chapter looks at key ideas and activities that can be used to help students learn how materials have different properties, including whether they are conductors or insulators of heat and/or electricity.
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ResourceHeating and cooling materials: That’s Chemistry!
The ‘heating and cooling materials’ chapter from That’s Chemistry! This chapter looks at key ideas and activities that can be used to help students learn how the properties of some materials change when they are heated, and that some of these changes are irreversible.
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ResourceCracking Chemistry!
Work your way through these fun chemistry practicals developed by National Science & Engineering Week.
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Class experimentScience festivals
This set of handouts can be used to inspire people of all ages to take up chemistry in their own home! Racing raisins, cornflour gloop, erupting volcanoes, reaction times and iron from breakfast cereal are all covered here
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ResourceHand warmers
Use these student activities and teacher guide to investigate reusable and disposable hand warmers. You will compare reusable variants made with sodium acetate vs disposable handwarmers. You can also try making your own hand warmers. These activities may work well as a project on class topics like ‘winter’ or ‘body ...
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Class experimentColour chemistry
A variety of experiments that explore colour changing, so learners can experience a comprehensive look into the brighter side of chemistry
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ReviewGreen chemistry: laboratory manual for general chemistry
An introduction to green chemistry and 21 experiments ready for use in the classroom or teaching laboratory
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NewsSolar-powered desalination produces energy
Nanocomposite helps to produce drinking water and fuel
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ResourceThermodynamic quantities in a reaction
Calculate the thermodynamic quantities for a reaction using the standard enthalpy of neutralisation (strong acid and strong base) and any other information.
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ResourceJets of liquids: the effect of charged plastic on water
Polar covalent bonds, and their affects on water are explored in this open-ended problem.
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ResourceEmpty space in gaseous argon
How much ‘empty space’ is in a sample of gaseous argon? Students use their knowledge of Avogadro’s number and the concept of atomic size to find out.
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Class experimentChemiluminescence of luminol: a cold light experiment
Show how the energy of a chemical reaction can be given out as light. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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DemonstrationAmmonia fountain demonstration
Try this experiment to make a miniature chemical fountain using only soluble ammonia and atmospheric pressure. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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DemonstrationDetermining relative molecular mass by weighing gases
Use this demonstration to determine the relative molecular masses of different gases using the ideal gas equation. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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DemonstrationFloating and sinking bubbles
Make bubbles of carbon dioxide, hydrogen or methane in this demonstration exploring density, diffusion and solubility. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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DemonstrationSodium ethanoate ‘stalagmite’
Quickly grow your own ‘stalagmite’ from a supersaturated solution of sodium ethanoate in this demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.