All Reactions and synthesis articles – Page 17
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DemonstrationPhenol-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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Class 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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Class 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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Class 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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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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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 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.
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ResourceThe candle in the bell jar
How does oxygen, in a sealed container, react when exposed to fire? Find out with this experiment. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceCool it | In search of more solutions | 14–16 years
Devise a method of reducing the temperature of water to 6.5°C using citric acid and bicarbonate of soda.
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ResourceA transient red colour: the aqueous chemistry between iron (III) ions and sulfur oxoanions
An exploration into bonding in sulphur oxoanions, and redox reactions. Contains kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceA chemical stop-clock – iodine clock reaction
Get ready to be exact in your timings, and support learners to create an exact timed reaction. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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The MoleComic chemistry
For some it’s the source of their powers, for others their only weakness. Ben Valsler explores the chemical story at the heart of many comic book characters
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ResourceRi Christmas Lectures® 2012: The Halogens
A teaching resource on the halogens, supported by video clips from the Royal Institution Christmas Lectures® 2012. Video: The Halogens Displacement Reactions Video: The Halogens - Salt Forming Reactio…
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NewsBoron and beryllium finally shake hands
Never-before-seen bond observed between periodic table neighbours
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NewsFemtofluidic droplet manipulation now possible
Modular toolbox turns droplets into microreactors with volumes one billion times smaller than microtitre plate wells