All Properties of matter articles – Page 5
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SoundbiteWhy smoke particles turned the sky red
Nina Notman explains why forest fires in Indonesia made the sky look red
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IdeasGif me your best teaching ideas
Making videos of microscale experiments is easy and draws students’ attention to key concepts
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ResourceTrends in the periodic table starters | 16–18
A great Starter for ten activity to engage your students with trends in the periodic table by focusing on group 2, group 3 and group 7.
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ResourceBonding starters | 16-18
Starter for ten quizzes that focus on bonding topics like the nature of chemical bonds, covalent bonding and properties and bonding.
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IdeasThey’ll learn more with bar models
Simplify the maths in science with this pictorial approach – and improve understanding
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CPDStates of matter and particle theory
Progressing from macroscopic to the microscopic world of the particle
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ExperimentPrecipitation reactions of lead nitrate
Compare the colours of various lead compounds to identify which would be good pigments in this microscale practical. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentSome reactions of sulfur dioxide
Observe the reactions of sulfur dioxide with potassium manganate (IV), iodide/iodate mixture and indicator solution. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentMicroscale reactions of ammonia
Try this practical to explore the reactions of ammonia with indicator solution, copper(II) sulfate solution and Nessler’s reagent. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentMeasuring density
By measuring the relative mass of seawater and tap water, students will be able to discover the density of these liquids. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentThe chemical properties of phenol
Observe and interpret some of the chemical reactions of hydroxybenzene (phenol), by adding five different substances to a Petri dish, and noting down findings. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentDiffusion of gases and relative molecular mass
Try this class practical to explore the diffusion of gases and how relative molecular mass affects rate of diffusion. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentOxidation states of iron
Compare the two main oxidation states of iron and consider explanations for differences in this microscale practical. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentProperties of group 2 elements
Microscale experiment where various anion solutions are added to drops of group 2 element cations. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentSulfate and carbonate solubility of Groups 1 and 2
Try this microscale practical to explore the properties of elements in Groups 1 and 2 as they form various precipitates. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentThe chemistry of silver
Discover the properties of silver compounds with redox reactions, complex formation and colour/state changes. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceTransition elements and complex compounds microscale experiment | 16–18 years
Try this microscale practical investigating the transition elements, complex formation and change in oxidation state. Includes kit list and safety instructions
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ExperimentThe temperature changes induced by evaporation
Explore the rate of evaporation for a trio of liquids, using just a temperature strip, and our worksheet. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentUsing a microscale conductivity meter
Explore electrical conductivity with this practical that allows students to test different materials for how well a current will pass through them. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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