All Reactions and synthesis articles
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ResourceThe preparation of 2-hydroxybenzoic acid | 16–18 years
Heat, react, convert and separate oil of wintergreen to create 2-hydroxybenzoic acid. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Resource
The preparation of aspirin | 16–18 years
Discover the method by which learners can form aspirin in the classroom. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Experiment
Acid–base back titration | 16–18 years
Write balanced equations and calculate reacting masses and moles to find the limiting reagent
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Resource
Decomposition reactions | 11–14 years
Differentiated worksheets guide learners to consider word equations, symbol equations and conservation of mass linked to simple decomposition reactions
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Resource
Displacement reaction snap | 11–14 years
Consolidate learning about simple displacement reactions with this game, followed by a formative assessment activity for the whole class
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Feature
The science behind emergency oxygen
How chemistry provides oxygen for breathing in emergency situations
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CPD
Teaching organic synthesis at post-16
Use these ideas and tips to help students master this tricky topic
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Resource
Organic synthesis quiz | 16–18 years
Multiple choice quiz to check understanding and revise organic chemistry topics
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CPD
Teaching energy and change post-16
Try these ideas to help students better understand this scientific concept
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CPD
Teaching curly arrows at post-16
Tips and resources to help you teach chemical processes and organic reaction mechanisms
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CPD
Teaching chemistry equilibria post-16
How to help students tackle equilibrium challenges at post-16
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Ideas
Tackle poverty in chemistry lessons
Link the science you teach in your classroom to poverty and inequality targeted by the UN’s SDGs
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Experiment
Athruithe do aisiompaithe agus an lámh aisteach
Bain triail as an iniúchadh seo chun na foghlaimeoirí a chur ag smaoineamh faoi imoibriú do‑aisiompaithe a tháirgeann gás. Gabhann nótaí mionsonraithe don mhúinteoir, sleamhnáin don seomra ranga agus taispeántas físeáin leis an iniúchadh.
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Experiment
Athruithe súilíneacha do aisiompaithe agus buamaí folctha
Bain triail as an iniúchadh seo ina bhfiosraítear imoibrithe do‑aisiompaithe, iniúchadh lena ngabhann nótaí mionsonraithe don mhúinteoir, sleamhnáin don seomra ranga agus taispeántas físeáin.
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Experiment
Athruithe do aisiompaithe agus an múchtóir tine
Bain triail as an iniúchadh seo ina bhfiosraítear céard a theastaíonn ó ábhair le go ndófaidh siad, iniúchadh lena ngabhann nótaí mionsonraithe don mhúinteoir, sleamhnáin don seomra ranga agus taispeántas físeáin.
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Experiment
Newidiadau na fyddai modd eu dadwneud a’r llaw frawychus
Rhowch gynnig ar yr ymchwiliad hwn i gael dysgwyr i feddwl am adeg pryd mae adwaith anghildroadwy yn cynhyrchu nwy. Mae’n cynnwys nodiadau manwl i athrawon, sleidiau dosbarth ac arddangosiad fideo.
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Experiment
Newidiadau na fyddai modd eu dadwneud a’r diffoddydd tân
Rhowch gynnig ar yr ymchwiliad hwn i ystyried beth mae deunyddiau ei angen i losgi, gyda nodiadau manwl i athrawon, sleidiau dosbarth ac arddangosiad fideo.
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Experiment
Newidiadau ffisiog na fyddai modd eu dadwneud a bomiau bath
Rhowch gynnig ar yr ymchwiliad hwn sy’n ystyried adweithiau anghildroadwy, gyda nodiadau manwl i athrawon, sleidiau dosbarth ac arddangosiad fideo.
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Experiment
Irreversible changes and the ‘fire extinguisher’
Try this investigation to explore what materials need to burn, with detailed teacher notes, classroom slides and a video demonstration.
