All Reactions and synthesis articles – Page 13
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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
Explore bioplastics with an experiment making plastic using potato starch. Lab and non-lab versions available
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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 | 14–16 years
Use this class practical to investigate the fermentation of glucose by yeast and test for ethanol. Includes kit list, safety instructions, questions and answers
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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.
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ExperimentReactions of chlorine, bromine and iodine with aluminium
Try this demonstration to produce some spectacular exothermic redox reactions by reacting aluminium with halogens. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentThe cornflour ‘bomb’
Create a small explosion inside a tin can using cornflour in this demonstration, illustrating energy transformation. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentThe reaction of ethyne with chlorine
Try this teacher demonstration with your students to illustrate the spontaneous reaction of ethyne and chlorine. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentThe acidic reactions of ethanoic acid
Explore the properties of ethanoic acid as a weak organic acid in this class experiment. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentMaking a photographic print using silver chloride
Try this practical or demonstration to create a photographic image of an object using light sensitive silver chloride. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentThermal decomposition of calcium carbonate
A class practical on the thermal decomposition of calcium carbonate. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentThe conversion of alcohols to halogenoalkanes
Try this practical or demonstration to produce bromoethane in a substitution reaction between ethanol and phosphorus tribromide. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentCracking hydrocarbons on a microscale
Use this microscale experiment to illustrate hydrocarbon cracking using paraffin, bromine water and aluminium oxide. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentReactions of metals with acids producing salts
Explore the production of hydrogen gas and salts when metals react with acids in this class experiment. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentHalogens in aqueous solution and their displacement reactions
Explore the chemical properties of halogens using this demonstration or class experiment. Includes kit list and safety instructions.