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NewsBoost maths skills to improve chemistry learning
Use these evidence-based tips to help your learners get ahead with chemical calculations
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ResourceCracking hydrocarbons | A microscale version
The oil industry needs to make smaller hydrocarbons, for higher profit. Conduct a microscale experiment to show learners how to perform this procedure.
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ResourceA colourful electrolysis
Explore electrolysis, structure and bonding, acids & alkalis and more with this experiment into the electrolysis of brine.
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ResourceElectrolysis of molten zinc chloride
Understand how molten zinc chloride conducts electricity over solid zinc chloride, in this practical experiment.
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ResourceAlloys of iron | steels
Discover the differences in carbon content in steel and how each of these changes the properties and use of steel.
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ResourceAlloys | making an alloy
Compare pure lead with a self-made alloy of tin and lead, getting learners familiar with the property changes involved.
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ResourceAlloys | modelling an alloy
Create alloy analogies using plasticine and sand to explore the ductility of alloys
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ResourcePolymers in everyday things
Identify and investigate the role of polymers in everyday life, discovering how they work and why they are useful.
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ResourceCarbon monoxide
Chemistry knowledge will save lives, and learners can contribute to home safety by learning about, and announcing the dangers of carbon monoxide.
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ResourceChanging the properties of polymers and plastics
Show learners how to plasticize, cross-link and change polymer chains in this set of four practicals into the properties of plastics.
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ResourceEmulsifiers
Demonstrate emulsifiers and emulsions to learners, using food and some simple household items.
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ResourceEpoxy glues and the ATLAS project: the biggest experiment ever?
Join more than 1800 scientists worldwide simply by making glue, and understanding high energy protons.
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ResourceCross-linking polymers | alginate worms
Making alginate worms is a fun and engaging way to support learners in their investigation of cross-linking polymers.
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ResourcePolylactic acid
What is polylactic acid, and how does it help polymers? These questions are explored and answered with practical experiments in this resource.
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ResourceRates and rhubarb
Explore the reaction between oxalic acid and potassium manganate, and see how it effects the concentration and surface area of fresh rhubarb.
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ResourceHydrogels | smart materials
Hydrogels are a part of many every day objects, and this resource helps learners to discover their use and properties.
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ResourceA composite material: concrete
As a composite material, concrete requires a balance of ingredients to be effective. Investigate how different additives affect the properties of concrete.
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ResourceThe importance of structure: chocolate
Bring chemistry and chocolate together to investigate polymorphism, and structural changes affecting material properties.
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ResourceMaking new medicines | combinatorial chemistry
How do pharmacists create new medicines, and what role does the pharmaceutical industry play in chemical research? Find out with this resource.