All Physical chemistry articles – Page 7
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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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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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ExperimentIodine 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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ExperimentA 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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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
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ResourceThe Flatlandian periodic table
Explore a new perspective on chemistry with Flatlandian principals, to create Flatlandia’s periodic table.
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ResourceGas volume
Calculate the gas volume created through the reaction of metals with acids. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceFizzy drinks’ froth
Explore hypothesis testing in this experiment using fizzy drinks. Includes kit list and safety instructions
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ResourceAfter meal puzzle
Use ingenuity and science to solve the riddle of lifting ice with string. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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The MoleHow to make light by crushing sugar
Discover how stretching, scratching or crushing some materials can produce light, and try a quick experiment to demonstrate this effect using sugar.
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ResourceAnodising titanium
Explore how the colour of titanium metal covered with titanium dioxide varies with the thickness of titanium dioxide.
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ResourcePost-16 thermodynamics tutorials
Thinking about how to teach thermodynamics? Try these tutorials, including videos and animations, to help post-16 students learn about the key topics.
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ResourceJust Add Water: Part 2
A series of fun, engaging, short chemistry demonstrations about water, taken from a lecture by Dr. Peter Wothers of the University of Cambridge. Video: Just Add Water: 11 - Carbohydrates Video: Just Add Water: 12 - Dehydrating Sugar Video: Just ...
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NewsMagnetic nanocubes self-assemble into spirals
Tiny cubes of magnetite form superstructures under a magnetic field
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ResourceEnthalpy and the chemistry of matches | Chemistry Olympiad worked answers
Try this worked example of a Chemistry Olympiad question on enthalpy change and the chemistry behind matches. Includes video walkthrough and transcript.