All Properties of matter articles – Page 11
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The golden age of Islamic science: science ideas webs
A web of suggested ideas for linking science with the topic the golden age of Islamic science. You can learn history and science together with activities for different age groups.
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World War II: science ideas webs
A web of suggested ideas for linking science with the topic World War II. You can learn history and science together with activities for different age groups.
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Ancient Greece: science ideas webs
A web of suggested ideas for linking science with the topic the Ancient Greece. You can learn history and science together with activities for different age groups.
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Na Lochlannaich: lìontan nam beachdan saidheans
Lìon nam beachdan mollaichte airson ceangal a dhèanamh eadar saidheans agus an cuspair na Lochlannaich. Faodaidh tu eachdraidh agus saidheans ionnsachadh còmhla le gnìomhachasan airson buidhnean de dh’aoisean diofraichte
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An Dàrna Cogadh: lìontan nam beachdan saidheans
Lìon nam beachdan mollaichte airson ceangal a dhèanamh eadar saidheans agus cuspair An Dàrna Cogadh. Faodaidh tu eachdraidh agus saidheans ionnsachadh còmhla le gnìomhachasan airson buidhnean de dh’aoisean diofraichte
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Exhibition chemistry
Properties of alloys: finding the NaK
Why is NaK a liquid? Declan Fleming finds out
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Opinion
The education of Harry Kroto
Kristy Turner reflects on Sir Harry Kroto's relationship with education
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Magnificent molecules
Zirconium tungstate
Neil Withers investigates a compound with some unusual and unexpected behaviour
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News
Boron nitride composites stronger than their carbon cousins
Binding strengths of polymer–boron nitride nanotubes are higher than those reported for carbon nanotubes
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News
Polymer takes the heat out of batteries
Polymer electrode coating may help prevent lithium battery fires
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Experiment
The density of ice
Demonstrate to students what happens as ice cubes floating on oil start to melt and the density of the water changes. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Melting 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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The sublimation of air freshener | 11–14 years
Use this experiment to demonstrate sublimation, showing how solid air freshener changes directly from a solid to a gas. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Rate of evaporation
Use this class practical to measure and compare the rate of evaporation of propanone under different conditions. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Conducting polymers and shape memory polymers │16–18 years
Worksheets on conducting polymers and shape changing polymers
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Feature
Is relativity creating cracks in the periodic table?
Mike Follows shows how relativity has affected gold and mercury, and asks if it will affect elements yet to be discovered
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Which Compound? Which Route?
This exercise leads students through the decision-making process when choosing which new drug substance to make and the best synthetic route.
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Chemistry Vignettes: Chemistry of the Elements
A series of short screencasts to introduce the chemistry of selected elements.