All Properties of matter articles – Page 13
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ExperimentThe 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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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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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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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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ExperimentWhat 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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ExperimentThe 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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ExperimentAllotropes 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.
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ResourceThe Chemistry of Light: Part 1
A series of short experiments and demonstrations about the chemistry of light, taken from a lecture by Peter Wothers from the University of Cambridge Video: The Chemistry of Light: 01 - Introduction Video: The Chemistry of Light: 02 - Oil Lamps & Candles ...
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ExperimentThe structure and properties of chocolate
Investigate how melting chocolate changes its structure and affects properties like taste, texture and melting point. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentMaking and testing ammonia
In this experiment, students make ammonia, investigate its solubility in water and test its alkaline nature. Includes kit list and safety instructions.