All Reactions and synthesis articles – Page 12
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AnalysisSinister caesium: the birth of a meme
Declan Fleming investigates the story behind the classic caesium explosion video
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ExperimentInvestigating the role of water in acidity
Try this practical or demonstration to explore the importance of water for acidity using hydrogen chloride and methylbenzene. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentMaking esters from alcohols and acids
Investigate the reactions between a range of alcohols and acids by producing a variety of esters in this class experiment. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentUrea-methanal polymerisation
Explore condensation polymerisation by creating and investigating the properties of a thermosetting polymer in this demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentA chromate–dichromate equilibrium
Try this class practical to investigate an equilibrium between chromate(VI), dichromate(VI) and hydrogen ions. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentHeating chocolate and egg
Use this practical to introduce students to physical and chemical changes and the safe use of Bunsen burners. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentThe reaction of aluminium and copper(II) sulfate
Try this practical or demonstration to illustrate the displacement of copper from copper sulfate using aluminium foil, with kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceChemistry's interfaces: the nano frontier
This resource is designed as an introduction to the science of metal and semiconductor nanoparticles. It’s focused on level 1 and 2 students so it places a particular emphasis on the difference between the physical and chemical properties of the bulk form of materials, individual molecules and nanoparticles in the ...
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ExperimentCannon fire
Increase the rate of burning with the inclusion of oxygen, in this loud exothermic practical
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ExperimentReacting zinc and copper(II) oxide
Illustrate competition reactions using the exothermic reaction between copper(II) oxide and zinc in this class demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceAncient inks
In this practical, students use methods which have been used for centuries to produce inks.
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ResourceMaking and using blueprint paper
Blueprints use the cyanotype process invented by the astronomer John Herschel in 1842. In this experiment you will carry out an experiment to produce blueprint paper and produce an image or diagram using the blueprint paper.
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ExperimentMicroscale reactions of positive ions with sodium hydroxide
Try this microscale practical exploring the reactions of various positive ions with sodium hydroxide. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceThe Chemistry of Light: Part 1
A series of short experiments and demonstrations about the chemistry of light, taken from a lecture by Peter Wothers from the University of Cambridge Video: The Chemistry of Light: 01 - Introduction Video: The Chemistry of Light: 02 - Oil Lamps & Candles ...
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ExperimentMaking plastic from potato starch
Try this class practical to make a plastic using potato starch and investigate the effects of adding a ‘plasticiser’. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentThe rate of reaction of magnesium with hydrochloric acid
A class practical on reacting magnesium with hydrochloric acid and how to measure the rate of reaction. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentMaking and testing ammonia
In this experiment, students make ammonia, investigate its solubility in water and test its alkaline nature. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentFermentation of glucose using yeast
Use this class practical to investigate the fermentation of glucose by yeast and test for the presence of ethanol. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentDiffusion of gases: ammonia and hydrogen chloride
A demonstration to show the diffusion of gases, using ammonia solution and hydrochloric acid. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentMaking magnesium carbonate: the formation of an insoluble salt in water
Students react magnesium sulfate and sodium carbonate to form magnesium carbonate, which is insoluble in water. Includes kit list and safety instructions.