All Reactions and synthesis articles – Page 16
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ExperimentExploding a tin can using methane
Use this demonstration to illustrate how methane can create an explosive mixture with the oxygen in air. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentA controlled explosion using hydrogen and air
Show how a hydrogen–air mixture can gain explosive properties using a plastic drink bottle in this demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentThe thermite reaction between aluminium and iron(III) oxide
Illustrate a highly exothermic thermite reaction resulting in molten iron in this teacher demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentDisplacement reactions between metals and their salts
Students will investigate competition reactions of metals and determine a reactivity series of the four metals used. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentA thermometric titration
Use this class practical to practise locating end-points in titration by measuring temperature during the reaction. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentCombustion of ethanol
Illustrate the large energy changes that take place during the combustion of alcohols with this spectacular demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentColourful reactions using ammonia solution
Turn ammonia solution red, white or blue by adding phenolphthalein, lead nitrate or copper(II) sulfate in this demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentMaking rayon
Use this demonstration to produce rayon fibres in the classroom using cotton wool or filter paper. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentPhenol-methanal polymerisiation
Make Bakelite in class and investigate its properties using phenol, methanal and ethanoic acid in this demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentPreparing a soluble salt by neutralisation
In this practical, students react alkaline ammonia with sulfuric acid to form the soluble salt ammonium sulfate. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentThermal decomposition of metal carbonates
Use this class practical to compare the thermal stabilities of carbonates of reactive and less reactive metals. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceOrganic chemistry infographics
A collection of visually stimulating and informative infographics covering various topics of organic chemistry. These would be a valuable addition to any science classroom.
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ResourceA chemically powered boat - a bubble race
An activity worthy of classroom competition, create junk boats, powered by chemistry and sail into learning. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceReAct podcasts
Experienced teachers talk about some of the trickiest topics in 16+ chemistry courses and how to overcome them.
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ExperimentCatalysis of the reaction between zinc and sulfuric acid
Compare the rate of reaction between zinc and sulfuric acid with copper as a catalyst in this simple class practical. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceWhat makes the candle go out?
Why do candles go out, how do different candles react in the same environment, and can we figure out why they’re different? Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceWarning device
Create a warning system from junk items, and the reaction between citric acid and bicarbonate of soda. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceNumber of reactions
Explore the chemistry of copper, and weak bases, in this explorative experiment in the reactions of copper(II) sulfate. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceMove a heavy object
Use a simple reaction to create CO2, and see how far chemistry can push an object. Contains kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceMove an oxo cube at great speed
Make a reaction that creates CO2, and watch as it propels a stock cube faster than any Oxo has travelled before. Includes kit list and safety instructions.