All Properties of matter articles – Page 15
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ResourceTrends in reactivity in the periodic table
This could be used to follow up some work on the periodic table where the trends in reactivity in groups 1 and 7 have been identified. It can be used as a differentiated activity for the more able students within a group.
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ResourceNoble gases
The activity sets some critical thinking and pattern spotting tasks in the context of the noble gases. This can be used to develop skills in determining mathematical relationships between variables from graphs.
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ResourceCarbon - the element with several identities
The student worksheet includes information about Sir Harry Kroto, one of the team who discovered the third allotrope of carbon, buckminsterfullerene.
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ResourceNorbert Rillieux and the sugar industry
This material is divided into two distinct pieces of work: Sparkling white crystals of sugar and Extracting sugar from sugar beet.
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ResourceStone conservation - statues and antiquities
This resource discusses some of the issues involved with museum conservation of objects made of stone and looks at a research project to investigate methods of removing salts from porous stone objects.
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Class experimentCorrosion in different atmospheric conditions
Try this practical to test the corrosion of metals in dry air, moist air and air polluted by acidic sulfur dioxide. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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DemonstrationElectrolysis of molten lead(II) bromide
Introduce your students to the study of electrolysis through the production of metallic lead and bromine in this demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Demonstration‘Dissolving’ polystyrene in acetone
Investigate what happens to polystyrene when it is placed in propanone (acetone) in this demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceLearning about materials book
This book presents educational resources about materials in the form of teacher’s notes and photocopiable worksheets. It will be useful at pre- and post-16 level. Follow the links below to buy a copy from our online shop for £19.95. If you’re a member of the Royal Society of Chemistry, you’re ...
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ResourceColourful chemistry infographics
A collection of visually stimulating and informative infographics about the chemistry of colour, which would make a valuable addition to any science classroom.
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ResourceElements infographics
A collection of visually stimulating and informative infographics about the elements, which would make a valuable addition to any science classroom.
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ResourceAroma chemistry infographics
A collection of visually stimulating and informative infographics about the chemistry of smells, which would make a valuable addition to any science classroom.
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Class experimentDetergents, soaps and surface tension
A series of brief experiments on the effects of detergents and soaps on the surface tension of purified and hard water. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceWhat is the smallest amount that you can smell?
Science never smelled better, explore the inner working of smell with this experiment. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceMaking ice | In Search of More Solutions | 11–14 years
Explore the properties of water and ice in this planning activity
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ResourceFranklin’s teaspoon of oil
Interpret a historical experiment based on a full and interesting account of Franklin’s contribution to surface chemistry, includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceFizzy drinks’ froth
Explore hypothesis testing in this experiment using fizzy drinks. Includes kit list and safety instructions
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ResourceAfter meal puzzle
Use ingenuity and science to solve the riddle of lifting ice with string. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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NewsSuper-dipoles create chloroform’s super powers
Polar stacks facilitate dissolution by polarising
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