All Physical chemistry articles – Page 6
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ResourceChemistry Vignettes: Physical Chemistry
A series of short screencasts to introduce aspects of physical chemistry.
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ResourceChemistry Vignettes: Advanced Physical Chemistry
A series of short screencast videos to introduce physical chemistry concepts.
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The MoleMeasuring the speed of light with chocolate
Discover how you can measure the speed of light by melting chocolate in your kitchen in this article from the ‘Avogadro’s lab’ series.
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ResourceGraphene: future applications
Watch a video explaining the types of carbon, making graphite, the properties and uses of graphite
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Class experimentDiffusion in liquids
Demonstrate that diffusion takes place in liquids in this practical using lead nitrate and potassium iodide. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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DemonstrationThe thermal properties of water
Explore water’s boiling point, specific heat capacity and thermal conductivity in this demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Class experimentEquilibria involving carbon dioxide in aqueous solution
Use this demonstration or class practical to illustrate changes to equilibria in carbonated soda water. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceHerschel infrared experiment
In this experiment, students measure the temperature thermometers reach as they are placed throughout (and beyond) the spectrum of visible light.
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ResourceSpinning colour top
In this experiment, students observe, describe and explain what happens when a multicoloured disc spins at a high speed.
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ResourceMaking a rainbow
In this experiment, students observe what happens to white light as it passes through water droplets.
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DemonstrationDetermining the relative molecular mass of butane
Use this demonstration to calculate the relative molecular mass of butane using simple apparatus. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceDesign your own fireworks show
This C/PBL resource asks undergraduate students to design, organise and run a simluated fireworks display. It is intended to support the development of key transferable skills in a discipline-specific context and requires some basic undergraduate chemistry knowledge. This resource includes an activity pack containing worksheets, briefing papers and presentations, allowing ...
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ResourceFlipped chemistry - flipped classroom blog
A website that is designed to help educators plan, design and deliver lectures/resources through the “flipped classroom” model.
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ResourceTyndall effect- why the sky is blue
In this experiment, students observe and report on the Tyndall effect. Also, students use their knowledge of the properties of mixtures and emulsions, and light to explain their observations.
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ResourceMeasure the speed of light
In this experiment, students report their findings when bread, covered in butter, is placed in a microwave without the turning plate. They also use their data to calculate the speed of light.
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Class experimentThe rate of reaction of magnesium with hydrochloric acid
A class practical on reacting magnesium with hydrochloric acid and how to measure the rate of reaction. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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DemonstrationDiffusion of gases: ammonia and hydrogen chloride
A demonstration to show the diffusion of gases, using ammonia solution and hydrochloric acid. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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DemonstrationThe effect of pressure and temperature on equilibrium | Le Chatelier’s principle
Try this demonstration to explore the effects of pressure and temperature on an equilibrium mixture with your students. Includes kit list and safety instructions.