All Properties of matter articles – Page 13
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ResourceGraphene: future applications
Watch a video explaining the types of carbon, making graphite, the properties and uses of graphite
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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. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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DemonstrationIndicators and dry ice demonstration
Create bubbles, ‘fog’ and a colour change adding dry ice to alkaline ammonia or sodium hydroxide solution in this demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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DemonstrationThe thermal properties of water
Explore water’s boiling point, specific heat capacity and thermal conductivity in this demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceHow to make a lake pigment paint
Use this experiment to show your learners how to make and analyse the properties of a lake pigment paint
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Class experimentModelling alloys with plasticine
Try this class activity to explore how alloying can be used to change the properties of a metal. Includes kit list and teaching notes.
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Class experimentComparing the melting points of solder, tin and lead
Test the melting points of lead, tin and solder to investigate solder as a solid mixture and alloy in this practical. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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NewsElusive fermion found at long last
Experimental observation of Weyl fermions in a tantalum arsenide crystal ends search after 86 years
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ResourceNanoHUB - resources for nanotechnology
NanoHUB is an extensive community based resource for nanoscience and nanotechnology. It has simulations, tools, research and collaboration sections, teaching and learning materials and enables users to share and publish their research.
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The MoleFunded by you
Declan Fleming investigates how crowdfunding helped a chemist to uncover the secrets behind some familiar reactions
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AnalysisSinister caesium: the birth of a meme
Declan Fleming investigates the story behind the classic caesium explosion video
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AnalysisAlkali metals – the camera lies
Declan Fleming explains how Brainiac's faked explosions helped produce a great resource to stretch his students
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Class experimentA reversible reaction of hydrated copper(II) sulfate
A class practical which investigates the reversible reaction of hydrated copper(II) sulfate. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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DemonstrationWhat are the dissolved solids in seawater?
Analyse the salts that crystallise from evaporating seawater, illustrating cation and anion tests in this demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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DemonstrationThe properties of hydrogen chloride
Use this demonstration and practical to investigate properties of hydrogen chloride, such as its solubility in water. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceFlame tests using metal salts
In this classic science experiment, students report on the colours produced when flame tests are carried out on different metal salts.
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ResourceOil and water mix
In this practical, students predict and observe what happens when water and alcohol, and water and oil are mixed.
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ResourceThree colours from the same dye-bath
In this experiment, students see if dyes bond differently depending on the material, and what effect this has.
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ResourceMaking marbled paper
In this practical, students create a marble effect on paper, using their knowledge of mixtures and hydrophobic solutions to explain the phenomena. Also, students use their evaluating skills to determine which method produces the best result.
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DemonstrationAllotropes of sulfur
Use this practical to explore the changes in the colour and consistency of sulfur as you heat it, melt it and eventually boil it. Includes kit list and safety instructions.