All Properties of matter articles – Page 17

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    It's a Gas: Part 3

    A series of short videos of fun demonstrations about the chemistry of the gases in our atmosphere, taken from a lecture by Dr. Peter Wothers of the University of Cambridge. Video: It’s a Gas: 23 - Catalysts Video: It’s a Gas: 24 - Propulsion ...

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    It's a Gas: Part 2

    A series of short videos of fun demonstrations about the chemistry of the gases in our atmosphere, taken from a lecture by Dr. Peter Wothers of the University of Cambridge. Video: It’s a Gas: 12 - Respiration Video: It’s a Gas: 13 - Properties ...

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    Just Add Water: Part 4

    A series of fun, engaging, short chemistry demonstrations about water, taken from a lecture by Dr. Peter Wothers of the University of Cambridge. Video: Just Add Water: 32 - Cooking Eggs at Low Pressure Video: Just Add Water: 33 - Heating Oil ...

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    Just Add Water: Part 3

    A series of fun, engaging, short chemistry demonstrations about water, taken from a lecture by Dr. Peter Wothers of the University of Cambridge Video: Just Add Water: 22 - Structure of Water & Ice Video: Just Add Water: 23 - Charges in Water ...

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    Just Add Water: Part 1

    A series of fun, engaging, short chemistry demonstrations about water, taken from a lecture by Dr. Peter Wothers of the University of Cambridge. Video: Just Add Water: 01 - Many Things Contain Water Video: Just Add Water: 02 - Copper Sulphate ...

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    Fire and Flame: Part 4

    A series of short video clips of explosive and exciting chemical reactions, taken from a lecture called “Fire and Flame” by Dr. Peter Wothers at the University of Cambridge. Video: Fire and Flame: 37 - Extinguishing Fire with Carbon Dioxide Video: Fire and Flame: ...

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    Fire and Flame: Part 1

    A series of short video clips of explosive and exciting chemical reactions, taken from a lecture called “Fire and Flame” by Dr. Peter Wothers at the University of Cambridge. Video: Fire and Flame: 01 - Introduction Video: Fire and Flame: 02 - What ...

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    The alkali metals videos: part 2

    More short, fun videos exploring the chemistry of the alkali metals

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    Titanium Dioxide Photocatalysis: A New Kind of Water Treatment

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    Part of a series of resources investigating how using titanium dioxide as a photocatalyst can help to create cleaner water using sunlight.

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    Titanium Dioxide Photocatalysis: Uses of Titanium Dioxide

    In association with

    Part of a series of resources investigating how using titanium dioxide as a photocatalyst can help to create cleaner water using sunlight.

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    The ups and downs of chemistry

    Encourage learners to explore solubility and density in this experiment. Includes kit list and safety instructions. 

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    ‘Recycle shipwrecked cargo’ demands group

    Recycle, reuse and rediscover with this shipwreck themed experiment. Includes kit list and safety instructions. 

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    Is the secretary guilty? | 14–16 years

    In this practical, your learners become chemical detectives by carrying out an investigation using separation techniques

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    Fight fire! Fill up with foam | 11–14 years

    How do firefighters do it? That’s the question your learners will explore in this investigation into carbon dioxide foam

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    Bigger and better bubbles

    Perfect for young learners, or older, this experiment shows off the science of surface tension. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

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    Snap, crackle and snot

    Investigate some of the weird and wonderful properties of solids, liquids and gases, in this range of experiments

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    Tungsten

    2013-03-01T00:00:00Z

    John Emsley looks at the heavy metal that makes light work of tough jobs

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    Luminol fountain

    2013-03-01T00:00:00Z

    Create a dramatic and eerie 'cold light' fountain

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    Sublimation of Iodine

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    Sublimination without the dry ice

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    On This Day – Jul 01 : Charles Goodyear died

    He was the inventor of vulcanized rubber, a baked mixture of rubber and sulfur (S) that creates a strengthened compound. The process reinvented rubber as a useful substance that could withstand the variations of day-to-day temperatures. Rubber alone freezes in winter and melts in summer.