All Properties of matter articles – Page 13
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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.
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ExperimentReactions of chlorine, bromine and iodine with aluminium
Try this demonstration to produce some spectacular exothermic redox reactions by reacting aluminium with halogens. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentIdentifying polymers by density
Investigate and identify a variety of polymers used in everyday materials by testing their density in this practical. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentWhich substances conduct electricity?
In this class practical, students test the conductivity of covalent and ionic substances in solid and molten states. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentWater expands when it freezes
Use this demonstration to show that water expands when it freezes, showing students how it can break a bottle. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceModern applications
Inspirational chemistry book chapter ‘Modern applications’. This chapter suggests games, activities, practicals and demonstrations for teaching various topics, such as observing reactions, making new medicines and composite materials.
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The MoleChemistry is like... a concert
Tom Husband ponders the similarities between the sugar molecules in his cup of tea and organising a concert
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ExperimentEmulsifiers in the kitchen
Test a range of common ingredients to see which ones stabilise an oil and water emulsion in this class practical. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentThe formation of a sol
Convert a rusty-brown precipitate of iron(III) hydroxide into a cherry-red iron(III) oxide sol in this demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentReactions of chlorine with water or halide ions
Generate chlorine gas on a microscale and investigate its reactions with water or halide ions in this class practical. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentDyeing three colours from the same dye bath
Show how dyeing involves chemical interactions between dyes and the molecular nature of different fibres in this demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentPVA polymer slime
In this fun class experiment student will make slime by adding borax solution to PVA. Includes kit list and safety instructions.