All Reactions and synthesis articles – Page 19

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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 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 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 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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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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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 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 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 2

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.
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Fire and Flame: Part 3

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: 25 - Pure Propane in Air Video: Fire and Flame: ...
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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: ...
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Fire and Flame: Part 1

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: 01 - Introduction Video: Fire and Flame: 02 - What ...
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The alkali metals videos: part 2

More short, fun videos exploring the chemistry of the alkali metals
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The heavy lift cup challenge

Use household items to discover how to lift heavy objects with a carbon dioxide reaction. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Research division, Standish Chemical Company

Explore reaction rates in this practical that allows learners to consider how chemistry works in the wider world. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Lift Oxo cubes to dizzy heights

Explore how creating carbon dioxide from reactions can be harnessed to lift objects in this classroom experiment.