All Properties of matter articles
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Class experimentViscosity | Classic chemistry experiments | 11–14 years
Compare the viscosity of thick and thin liquids by measuring the time is takes for a bubble to move through them
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Lesson planWhat happens when a substance changes state? | Lesson plan | 11–14 years
Use this lesson plan, complete with scaffolded and unscaffolded student sheets, to secure learners’ understanding of changes of state
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PosterEverything you need to teach states of matter
Particle diagrams, changes of state and their properties – perfect for your 11–14 year-old learners
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Exhibition chemistryForming a cloud in a bottle
Explore evaporation, condensation and equilibrium with this quick and easy demonstration
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Class experimentDissolved substances in tap water and seawater
Compare the solids and gases dissolved in tap water and seawater in this class practical and demonstration
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Class experimentRate of evaporation
Use this class practical to measure and compare the rate of evaporation of propanone under different conditions
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Exhibition chemistryBoiling without heating
Overcome common misconceptions about changes of state and vaporisation with water, a syringe and reduced pressure
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IdeasGet particular about nanoparticles
Be creative when demonstrating coarse, fine and nanoparticles – make a model
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Class experimentMelting and freezing stearic acid
In this class practical students take the temperature of stearic acid at regular intervals as they heat and cool it. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceDiffusion and chemical reactions | Developing understanding | 11–14
Use this worksheet to deepen understanding of diffusion and chemical reactions and how these processes are represented
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ResourceDiffusion and dissolving | Developing understanding | 11–14
Deepen learners’ understanding of diffusion and dissolving with this worksheet exploring different conceptual levels of thinking
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ResourceMelting and boiling points | Developing understanding | 11–14
Deepen understanding of melting and boiling points and how these are represented at different conceptual levels of thinking
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ResourceSolutions | Developing understanding | 11–14
Encourage learners to deepen their understanding of solutions and how they are represented at different conceptual levels of thinking
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ResourceStates of matter | Developing understanding | 11–14 years
Encourage learners to deepen their understanding of states of matter and how they are represented at different conceptual levels of thinking
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ResourceStates of matter | Johnstone’s triangle worksheets | 11–14 years
Use this worksheet to develop learners’ understanding of states of matter, including a teacher demonstration
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NewsVolcanic ash cloud turned brain to glass
Explore changes of state with this real-life horrible history
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ResourceAtoms and ions of copper | Johnstone’s triangle worksheets | 14–16 years
Use these worksheets to develop learners’ understanding of atoms and ions, including a demonstration of a metal displacement reaction
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ResourceParticle diagrams and coffee shops | In context | 14–16
Put particle diagrams into context and practise maths in science with a visit to a coffee shop
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Lesson planMetallic bonding and the structure of iron | Lesson plan | 14–16 years
Explore how the bonding in iron relates to its physical properties and address common misconceptions using this lesson plan with activities
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Lesson planBonding bingo: bonds and properties of substances | 14–16 years
Try this game and lesson plan to reinforce learners’ understanding of bonding and how it relates to the physical properties of substances