All Properties of matter articles – Page 7
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Class 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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Class 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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Class 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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Class 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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Class 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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Class 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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Class 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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Class 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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ResourceTeacher subject knowledge self assessment tests
Use these diagnostic tests to self-assess your chemistry subject knowledge, and identify strengths and areas for development. These two quizzes test at the pre-16 level. Complete the first to get feedback broken down by topic. Use the second quiz to check progress, once you’ve refreshed your knowledge in key topics.
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ResourceScience concept cartoons: rusting
Use this conversation starter to get your pupils thinking about the process of rusting, and discussing different possibilities.
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ResourceScience concept cartoons: condensation
Show this concept cartoon to your class to get them talking and thinking about condensation in new ways.
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ResourceThe science of ice cream
Videos discussing the science of ice cream with, celebrity chef, Heston Blumenthal.
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ResourceEnzymes and jellies
If you add certain fresh fruit such as pineapple to jelly, it will not set. The task in this resource is to investigate why.
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ResourceShould beans be cooked with the lid on or off?
An investigation into whether having the lid on or off affects the colour of green vegetables.
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ResourceUse of salt in cooking, part 1
In this activity students devise and carry out experiments to test possible reasons for adding salt when cooking vegetables.
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ResourceAnecdotes: In the Limelight
The background and chemistry of burning calcium with hydrogen and oxygen to make ‘limelight’.
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DemonstrationTurning copper coins into ‘silver’ and ‘gold’
Perform what looks like alchemy with ordinary copper coins in this teacher demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.