All Reactions and synthesis articles – Page 13

Feature
Layer by layer

2015-09-10T00:00:00Z

Andrew Turley investigates a build-it-yourself 3D printer you can use in your classroom
Resource
Faster greener chemistry?

This context-based case study is laboratory-based and focuses on the synthesis, characterisation and evaluation of up to nine manganese(III) salen complexes that are employed as catalysts in the oxidation of alkenes. The approach used in this case study ensures learners work collaboratively and allows for the development of transferrable employability ...
Resource
Flipped chemistry - flipped classroom blog

2015-09-08T13:38:00Z

A website that is designed to help educators plan, design and deliver lectures/resources through the “flipped classroom” model.
Class experiment
A microscale oxidation of alcohols

In association with Nuffield Foundation

Use this practical to investigate the oxidation reactions of various alcohols with acidified potassium dichromate. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
Demonstration
Catalysing the reaction of sodium thiosulfate and hydrogen peroxide

In association with Nuffield Foundation

Illustrate the effect of a catalyst as sodium thiosulfate is oxidised by hydrogen peroxide in this demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
The Mole
Funded by you

2015-09-01T14:06:00Z

Declan Fleming investigates how crowdfunding helped a chemist to uncover the secrets behind some familiar reactions
Analysis
Sinister caesium: the birth of a meme

2015-09-01T13:07:00Z

Declan Fleming investigates the story behind the classic caesium explosion video
Demonstration
Investigating the role of water in acidity

In association with Nuffield Foundation

Try this practical or demonstration to explore the importance of water for acidity using hydrogen chloride and methylbenzene. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
Class experiment
Making esters from alcohols and acids

In association with Nuffield Foundation

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.
Demonstration
Urea-methanal polymerisation

In association with Nuffield Foundation

Explore condensation polymerisation by creating and investigating the properties of a thermosetting polymer in this demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
Class experiment
A chromate–dichromate equilibrium

In association with Nuffield Foundation

Try this class practical to investigate an equilibrium between chromate(VI), dichromate(VI) and hydrogen ions. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
Class experiment
The reaction of aluminium and copper(II) sulfate

In association with Nuffield Foundation

Try this practical or demonstration to illustrate the displacement of copper from copper sulfate using aluminium foil, with kit list and safety instructions.
Resource
Chemistry's interfaces: the nano frontier

In association with The National HE STEM Programme

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 ...
Demonstration
Cannon fire

In association with Nuffield Foundation

Increase the rate of burning with the inclusion of oxygen, in this loud exothermic practical
Demonstration
Reacting zinc and copper(II) oxide

In association with Nuffield Foundation

Illustrate competition reactions using the exothermic reaction between copper(II) oxide and zinc in this class demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
Resource
Ancient inks

In this practical, students use methods which have been used for centuries to produce inks.
Resource
Making 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.
Class experiment
Microscale reactions of positive ions with sodium hydroxide

In association with Nuffield Foundation

Try this microscale practical exploring the reactions of various positive ions with sodium hydroxide. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
Resource
The 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 ...
Class experiment
Creu plastig allan o startsh tatws

In association with Nuffield Foundation, By Joanna Buckley

Archwiliwch bioblastigau ac arbrofi drwy greu plastig gan ddefnyddio startsh tatws. Mae fersiynau mewn labordy a thu allan i labordy ar gael