All Polymers articles – Page 6
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DemonstrationAddition polymerisation with phenylethene
Use this practical or demonstration as an example of addition polymerisation using phenylethene to form polyphenylethene. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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The MoleHigh hopes for hydrogels
It’s amazing what chemists can do with a jelly-like material that’s mostly water, says Bea Perks
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Class experimentHydrogels in plant water storage crystals
Investigate plant water storage crystals as one application of hydrogels in this fun class practical. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Class experimentInvestigating hydrogels in nappies and hair gel
Investigate hydrogels as polymeric smart materials in this series of activities using nappies and hair gel. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Class experimentPVA polymer slime
In this fun class experiment student will make slime by adding borax solution to PVA. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceLarge molecules
The Inspirational chemistry chapter ‘Large molecules’. This chapter suggests games, activities, practicals and demonstrations for teaching various topics, such as polmers, emulsifiers and textile conservation.
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ResourcePolymer puzzles
This activity is designed to develop the students’ higher order thinking – particularly critical thinking skills – in the context of problem solving. It should help students to recall the facts about some common polymers.
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ResourceThe plastic that came out of thin air
The story of Roy Plunkett and the discovery of Teflon® (polytetrafluoroethene) can be used to show that many things in science were discovered accidentally.
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ResourcePlastics conservation - Barbie and friends
This resource provides the essential knowledge needed to keep plastic pieces in the best possible condition so that they can continue to be enjoyed for many years.
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DemonstrationMaking rayon
Use this demonstration to produce rayon fibres in the classroom using cotton wool or filter paper. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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DemonstrationPhenol-methanal polymerisiation
Make Bakelite in class and investigate its properties using phenol, methanal and ethanoic acid in this demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Demonstration‘Dissolving’ polystyrene in acetone
Investigate what happens to polystyrene when it is placed in propanone (acetone) in this demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceOrganic chemistry infographics
Brighten the walls of your science classroom with these stimulating and informative organic chemistry infographics
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ResourceOther infographics
A collection of visually stimulating and informative infographics that cover a wide variety of topics. These infographics would make a valuable addition to any science classroom. Topics include: the science of sunscreen; what the chemical composition of smartphones and British coins are; and potential indicators of ‘bad science’ in ...
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ReviewTeaching through polymers
Introduction of macromolecular science/polymeric materials into the foundational course in organic chemistry
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The MolePolished polymers
Tom Husband explains how varnishing your nails is more like making plastic than painting
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Exhibition chemistryPerturbed polymers
Declan Fleming shows you how to capture your students’ imaginations with spectacular demonstrations
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The MoleTrade secrets... Print your world
Secrets of the trade: Jonathan Hare gets hands-on with the 3D printing revolution
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