All Reactions and synthesis articles – Page 14
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ExperimentCombustion of hydrogen in air
Try this demonstration or class experiment to investigate how varying amounts of fuel and oxygen affect combustion. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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NewsPurely inorganic aromatic ion synthesised
Aromatic anion made from nitrogen and phosphorus synthesised
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ResourceModern applications
Inspirational chemistry book chapter ‘Modern applications’. This chapter suggests games, activities, practicals and demonstrations for teaching various topics, such as observing reactions, making new medicines and composite materials.
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ExperimentThe ‘Old Nassau’ or Halloween clock reaction
Illustrate dramatic colour changes as a result of redox and precipitation reactions in this vivid demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentExothermic metal displacement reactions
Try this class experiment to explore what happens when different metals are added to a copper(II) sulfate solution. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentPreventing rust
Try this practical to test methods for preventing rust on iron nails, including painting, greasing and sacrificial protection. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentFat-pan fires and the conditions for combustion
Use this demonstration to illustrate the conditions required to start combustion, and how to put out a pan fire safely. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentThe properties of alcohols
Ethanol and propan-1-ol are tested for pH, reaction with sodium, combustion and oxidation with acidified dichromate(VI) solution. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentReactions of chlorine with water or halide ions
Generate chlorine gas on a microscale and investigate its reactions with water or halide ions in this class practical. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentThe reactivity of iron
Illustrate iron’s position in the reactivity series by heating it with copper and magnesium oxides in this practical. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentExothermic metal–acid reactions
Use this class practical to explore the temperature changes resulting from adding different metals to hydrochloric acid. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentSilver and lead halides
Try this practical or demonstration to produce silver and lead halides in a series of precipitation reactions. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentThermal decomposition of nitrates: ‘writing with fire’
Make an invisible message ‘glow’ by applying a lighted splint to filter paper treated with sodium nitrate in this demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentPreparing salts by neutralisation of oxides and carbonates
Try these class experiments to illustrate the production of soluble salts from insoluble metal oxides and carbonates. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentA red–blue oscillating reaction
Use this practical or demonstration to provide a visual illustration of an oscillating reaction and redox equilibria. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentReacting magnesium with copper(II) oxide
Illustrate reduction, oxidation and the relative reactivity of magnesium and copper(II) oxide in this demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentThe hydration of alkenes
Try this demonstration and class practical to illustrate the addition reactions of alkenes, with the preparation and purification of an organic liquid.
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ExperimentReacting copper(II) oxide with sulfuric acid
Illustrate the reaction of an insoluble metal oxide with a dilute acid to produce crystals of a soluble salt in this class practical. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceProblem based practical activities
Discover how chemistry can relate to real world problems, so students can put their science knowledge into context.