All Properties of matter articles
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ExperimentViscosity and ‘racing’ liquids
Try this investigation to get learners talking about properties of different liquids, with detailed teacher notes, classroom slides and a video demonstration.
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Experiment
Dissolving, density and sugary drinks
Try this investigation to get learners exploring the mass of sugar dissolved in their favourite drinks, with detailed teacher notes, classroom slides and a video demonstration.
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Experiment
Fizzy irreversible changes and bath bombs
Try this investigation to explore irreversible reactions, with detailed teacher notes, classroom slides and a video demonstration.
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Experiment
Properties of solids and ‘biscuit bashing’
Try this investigation to observe the properties of granular solids, with detailed teacher notes, classroom slides and a video demonstration.
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Experiment
Air pressure and the antigravity bottle
Try this investigation exploring air pressure and gravity, with detailed teacher notes, classroom slides and a video demonstration.
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Experiment
Properties of gases, air pressure and ‘sticky’ cups
Try this investigation to explore the effect of heat on gases, with detailed teacher notes, classroom slides and a video demonstration.
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Experiment
Air pressure, gases and the leaky bottle
Try this simple investigation to explore the effects of air pressure, with detailed teacher notes, classroom slides and a video demonstration.
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Experiment
Liquids, gases and the ‘lava lamp’
Investigate liquids and gases, plus practise taking accurate measurements, with detailed teacher notes, classroom slides and a video demonstration.
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Experiment
Freezing and the ‘intriguing ice’ experiment
Try this investigation to explore how materials change when they freeze, with detailed teacher notes, classroom slides and a video demonstration.
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Feature
Evaporation in action
Boost your 11–14 students’ knowledge and understanding with this poster, fact sheet and practical activity
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Exhibition chemistry
Demonstrating the diffusion of ammonia and hydrogen chloride
Revisiting and refining a classic diffusion demo with Declan Fleming
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News
The whitest white paint ever is also the coolest
How paint made with barium sulfate could reduce the need for air conditioning
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News
Ceramic nanoparticles help mould glass into any shape
Get students to compare the properties of glass and plastic polymers
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News
Slashing emissions with polymer fashion
Show students the high performance fabric that’s made from waste plastic and is cutting the carbon footprint of the fashion industry
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News
The exceptional alloy that’s resisting corrosion
Could stainless magnesium replace aluminium in cars and aeroplanes? This calcium–magnesium alloy has implications for carbon emissions
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Resource
Conservation of mass | practical videos | 14–16 years
Video and supporting resources for two practical experiments exploring conservation of mass.
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Investigating surface tension with milk
Explore surface tension by making patterns in milk using items from the kitchen cupboard. Includes a video aimed at learners, kit list, instruction and explanation.
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How to make butter
Try making butter at home or in the classroom using items from your kitchen cupboard. Includes video aimed at pupils, kit list, instruction, and explanation.
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Properties of metals and non-metals
Challenge the misconception that metals and non-metals are completely opposite in their properties with this activity
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CPD
How to teach non-metals
Showcasing samples and gas tests are imperative when introducing non-metal elements to students
