All Problem solving articles – Page 2
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ResourceNanotechnology and smelly socks
Take a closer look at fabric fibres and the effect of bacteria decay. How does this contribute to smelly socks and what can nanotech do to help?
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ResourceDisposable cups and the environment
Learners investigate which material is for disposable cups, polystyrene or paper?
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ResourceNappy choice and the environment
How are nappies made, used and disposed of - this is the topic open to learners who use this resource.
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ResourceDry cleaning and green Chemistry
Dry cleaners often use perchloroethene instead of water - how do these methods differ and what are their advantages?
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ResourceActive and intelligent packaging
Support learners to understand intelligent packaging, polymers, and micro-organisms with this exploration into the function of food packaging.
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ResourceSpectroscopy
Use a range of sprecta examples to discover more about the unique infrared spectrum that all substances fall on.
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ResourceMaking oil from waste
How can we convert organic matter into oil? Learners explore this question and discuss what affects this might have worldwide.
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ResourceTesting for negative ions
Predict, test and discover with this practical into testing for negative ions. Learners make a prediction and compare to their results.
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ResourceReactions of positive ions with sodium hydroxide
Sodium hydroxide can react with many substances, and learners can take note of a range of positive ions that react.
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ResourceCold light
Discover cold light spectroscopy and learn more about the ways in which light can be created with this classroom practical.
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ResourceGreen Chemistry, atom economy and sustainable development
How can learners use chemistry to contribute to a greener world? What role does pollution play in the chemical sciences?
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ResourceFeed the world: artificial nitrogen fertilisers
Should we be using artifical fetalisers? That’s th question that students can research and debate in this resource.
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ResourcePatient prognosis | Problem based practical activities
Dilution, colorimetry and observation skills come together to get students to adapt their chemical knowledge to support medicine.
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ResourceCompound confusion | Problem based practical activities
Explore the use of analytical methods and empirical formula to identify unlabelled chemicals.
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ResourceCool drinking | Problem based practical activities
Support students to discover the correct chemical compound to achieve a desired effect on a product, in this case a drinks container.
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ResourceIodination inquiry | Problem based practical activities
Gather data and determine the rate equations for certain reactions with this class practical.
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ResourceAcid erosion | Problem based practical activities
Remember to brush up on acid erosion with this experiment into the effects of different acid concentrates on tooth enamel
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ResourceCoursework conundrum | Problem based practical activities
Explore the oxidation of alcohols and carboxylic acids, to help a student in this experiment scenario
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ResourceAlcohol detective | Problem based practical activities
Students use distillation to purify two samples of fake vodka seized by the local police, and impart an important lesson on chemistry and alcohol.
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ResourceA little gas | Problem based practical activities
Students will review the use of computer simulations in sixth form chemistry, writing for science magazine ’The Mole’