All Reactions and synthesis articles – Page 17
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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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NewsFemtofluidic droplet manipulation now possible
Modular toolbox turns droplets into microreactors with volumes one billion times smaller than microtitre plate wells
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NewsBoron and beryllium finally shake hands
Never-before-seen bond observed between periodic table neighbours
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ResourceJust Add Water: Part 2
A series of fun, engaging, short chemistry demonstrations about water, taken from a lecture by Dr. Peter Wothers of the University of Cambridge. Video: Just Add Water: 11 - Carbohydrates Video: Just Add Water: 12 - Dehydrating Sugar Video: Just ...
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NewsModels contend iodine double bonds
Theoretical studies replace double bonds with dative in hypervalent iodine compounds
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Exhibition chemistryDancing flames
An experiment with an eerie green flame which really provides a wow factor
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ResourceThermodynamic calculations and sherbet lemons | Chemistry Olympiad worked answers
Try this worked example of a Chemistry Olympiad question, investigating properties of ingredients in sherbet lemons. Includes video walkthrough and transcript.
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ResourceChemistry of fireworks
Reverend Ron Lancaster MBE showcases how chemistry is involved in making fireworks with some fantastic demonstrations. Warning: These demonstrations have been tailored for this lecture. If you are to perform similar experiments in your laboratory, please make sure you carry out a full risk assessment. Video: Chemistry of ...
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ResourceFree Range Chemistry: Part 4
Short videos of exciting demonstrations of the chemistry of everyday materials, taken from a lecture by Peter Wothers at the University of Cambridge. Video: Free Range Chemistry: 32 - Saltpetre (Potassium Nitrate) Video: Free Range Chemistry: 33 - Saltpetre and Paper ...
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ResourceFree Range Chemistry: Part 3
Short videos of exciting demonstrations of the chemistry of everyday materials, taken from a lecture by Peter Wothers at the University of Cambridge. Video: Free Range Chemistry: 24 - Limestone Video: Free Range Chemistry: 25 - Shells Video: Free Range ...
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ResourceFree Range Chemistry: Part 2
Short videos of exciting demonstrations of the chemistry of everyday materials, taken from a lecture by Peter Wothers at the University of Cambridge. Video: Free Range Chemistry: 13 - Making Ammonia Video: Free Range Chemistry: 14 - First Sources of Ammonia ...
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ResourceFree Range Chemistry: Part 1
Short videos of exciting demonstrations of the chemistry of everyday materials, taken from a lecture by Peter Wothers at the University of Cambridge. Video: Free Range Chemistry: 01 - Everything is Chemical Video: Free Range Chemistry: 02 - Coffee - Delicious Chemicals ...
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ResourceWriting ‘explosive’ equations | Chemistry Olympiad worked answers
Practise writing equations in the context of explosives in this worked example of a Chemistry Olympiad question. Includes video walkthrough and transcript.
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ResourceEnthalpy and the chemistry of matches | Chemistry Olympiad worked answers
Try this worked example of a Chemistry Olympiad question on enthalpy change and the chemistry behind matches. Includes video walkthrough and transcript.
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ResourceTitration and phosphates in the environment | Chemistry Olympiad worked answers
Have a go at a worked example of a Chemistry Olympiad question on the use of titration to determine phosphate levels. Includes video walkthrough and transcript.