All Reactions and synthesis articles – Page 18

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    Organic synthesis and ambergris substitutes | Chemistry Olympiad worked answers

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    Delve into the synthesis of Ambrox®, a substitute for ambergris in perfume, with this Chemistry Olympiad worked example question. Includes video walkthrough and transcript.

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    NBC Learn: Chemistry Now

    This resource includes both videos and worksheets. The website makes links to everyday contexts in which chemistry is important. This material would provide enrichment to lessons using contemporary chemical examples.

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    Beyond the ‘blue bottle’

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    Using indigo carmine to produce a range of stunning colours

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    Polymers

    Understanding the formation and properties of polymers gives an insight into how they are used in everyday life. The chemistry involved is varied and links together many aspects of the subject including an introduction to organic chemistry, ions, structure and bonding. The activities that include both practicals and questions help ...

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    Equilibria

    This programme is designed to develop students understanding through basic concepts such as reversible and irreversible reaction, looking at both physical and chemical changes, to dynamic equilibria and factors that affect equilibria. Working through the activities will also develop thinking and research skills.

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    Cannon fire

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    Declan Fleming shows you how to capture your students’ imaginations with spectacular demonstrations

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    Terpenes: not just for Christmas

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    The chemicals that give Christmas trees their pine fresh smell could be at the centre of a chemical revolution, as Josh Howgego explains

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    The Chemistry of Light: Part 3

    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: 21 - Colouration of Flames Video: The Chemistry of Light: 22 - Oxidation of Luminol ...

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    The Chemistry of Light: Part 2

    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: 11 - Gas Mantles Video: The Chemistry of Light: 12 - Nitric Oxide & Carbon ...

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    The alkali metals videos: part 1

    A series of short, fun videos exploring the chemistry of the alkali metals

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    Ri Christmas Lectures® 2012: The Alkali Metals

    A teaching resource on The Alkali Metals supported by video clips from the Royal Institution Christmas Lectures® 2012. Video: The Alkali Metals - Reactions with Oxygen video Video: The Alkali Metals - Reactions with Water video

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    Green plastics

    Discover more about the science of green plastics with this in depth session on bio-plastics and the issues around fossil fuels

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    Chemistry Now: Combinatorial Chemistry

    Combinatorial chemistry is a group of techniques for synthesising large arrays of related chemicals and is increasingly being used by pharmaceutical companies in their search for new drugs.

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    Year 9 chemistry day

    Introduce the fun aspects of polymers with plastic milk and bouncing custard

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    It's a Gas: Part 3

    A series of short videos of fun demonstrations about the chemistry of the gases in our atmosphere, taken from a lecture by Dr. Peter Wothers of the University of Cambridge. Video: It’s a Gas: 23 - Catalysts Video: It’s a Gas: 24 - Propulsion ...

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    It's a Gas: Part 2

    A series of short videos of fun demonstrations about the chemistry of the gases in our atmosphere, taken from a lecture by Dr. Peter Wothers of the University of Cambridge. Video: It’s a Gas: 12 - Respiration Video: It’s a Gas: 13 - Properties ...

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    Just Add Water: Part 4

    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: 32 - Cooking Eggs at Low Pressure Video: Just Add Water: 33 - Heating Oil ...

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    Just Add Water: Part 3

    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: 22 - Structure of Water & Ice Video: Just Add Water: 23 - Charges in Water ...

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    Just Add Water: Part 1

    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: 01 - Many Things Contain Water Video: Just Add Water: 02 - Copper Sulphate ...

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    Fire and Flame: Part 4

    A series of short video clips of explosive and exciting chemical reactions, taken from a lecture called “Fire and Flame” by Dr. Peter Wothers at the University of Cambridge. Video: Fire and Flame: 37 - Extinguishing Fire with Carbon Dioxide Video: Fire and Flame: ...