All Physical chemistry articles – Page 7
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DemonstrationThe effect of concentration and temperature on an equilibrium | Le Chatelier’s principle
Try this demonstration to illustrate how changing chlorine concentration or temperature shifts the position of an equilibrium. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Class experimentRechargeable cells: the lead–acid accumulator
Use this practical to demonstrate the chemistry behind rechargeable batteries, using a lead–acid accumulator cell. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceJournal articles made easy: Predict crystallinity
This article looks at predicting and controlling the crystallinity of molecular materials. It will help you understand the research the journal article is based on, and how to read and understand journal articles. The research article was originally published in our CrystEngComm journal. Will it crystallise?Predicting crystallinity of molecular materialsClick ...
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NewsImproving rare earth separation
Photochemistry selectively removes europium from red lamp phosphor
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The MoleChemistry is like... a concert
Tom Husband ponders the similarities between the sugar molecules in his cup of tea and organising a concert
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Class experimentThe migration of ions during electrolysis of potassium manganate(VII)
Try this class practical to investigate the migration of ions during electrolysis as evidence for the ionic model. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceProblem based practical activities
Discover how chemistry can relate to real world problems, so students can put their science knowledge into context.
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ResourceNanotechnology
The Inspirational chemistry chapter ‘Nanotechnology’. This chapter suggests games, activities, practicals and demonstrations for teaching various topics, including ways that nanotechnology can improve our everyday lives.
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DemonstrationThe density of carbon dioxide
Illustrate the higher density of carbon dioxide relative to air by pouring it over a lighted candle in this demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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DemonstrationQuantitative electrolysis of aqueous copper(II) sulfate
Use this demonstration to find the value of the Faraday constant from electrolysis of copper(II) sulfate solution. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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SoundbiteDual personality of light caught on camera
Is it a wave or is it a particle? We might know the answer, (Spoiler alert: it’s both!) but it is reassuring nonetheless to see the pictures that prove it, says Nina Notman
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The MoleChemistry is like... a game of football
Whatever the predictions, you won’t know for sure until the final whistle, says Tom Husband
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ResourceWhat happens when things burn?
This resource presents chemists as real people and not stereotypical ‘mad scientists’ whose lives are completely dominated by science.
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Class experimentRate of reaction of potassium manganate(VII) and oxalic acid
Investigate the effect of surface area or concentration on rate of reaction using oxalic acid in rhubarb and potassium manganate(VII). Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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DemonstrationIodine clock reaction demonstration method
Use this iodine clock reaction demonstration to introduce your students to rates of reaction and kinetics. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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DemonstrationA spontaneous exothermic reaction
Illustrate the reaction between glycerol and potassium manganate(VII) to produce flames and steam in this demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Class experimentExothermic or endothermic? Classifying reactions
Decide whether various reactions are exothermic or endothermic by measuring temperature change in this practical. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceElements infographics
A collection of visually stimulating and informative infographics about the elements, which would make a valuable addition to any science classroom.
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ResourceReAct podcasts
Experienced teachers talk about some of the trickiest topics in 16+ chemistry courses and how to overcome them.
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ResourceMaking ice | In Search of More Solutions | 11–14 years
Explore the properties of water and ice in this planning activity