All Reactions and synthesis articles – Page 2
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ResourceThe preparation of 2-hydroxybenzoic acid | 16–18 years
Heat, react, convert and separate oil of wintergreen to create 2-hydroxybenzoic acid. Includes kit list and safety instructions
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ResourceThe preparation of aspirin | 16–18 years
Discover the method by which learners can synthesise aspirin in the classroom. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Class experimentAcid–base back titration | 16–18 years
Write balanced equations and calculate reacting masses and moles to find the limiting reagent
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ResourceDecomposition reactions | 11–14 years
Differentiated worksheets guide learners to consider word equations, symbol equations and conservation of mass linked to simple decomposition reactions
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ResourceDisplacement reaction snap | 11–14 years
Consolidate learning about simple displacement reactions with this game, followed by a formative assessment activity for the whole class
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FeatureThe science behind emergency oxygen
How chemistry provides oxygen for breathing in emergency situations
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CPD articleTeaching organic synthesis at post-16
Use these ideas and tips to help students master this tricky topic
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ResourceOrganic synthesis quiz | 16–18 years
Multiple choice quiz to check understanding and revise organic chemistry topics
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CPD articleTeaching energy and change post-16
Try these ideas to help students better understand this scientific concept
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CPD articleTeaching curly arrows at post-16
Tips and resources to help you teach chemical processes and organic reaction mechanisms
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CPD articleTeaching redox chemistry post-16
Try these ideas to help make redox less confusing for students
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CPD articleTeaching chemistry equilibria post-16
How to help students tackle equilibrium challenges at post-16
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IdeasTackle poverty in chemistry lessons
Link the science you teach in your classroom to poverty and inequality targeted by the UN’s SDGs
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Class experimentAthruithe do aisiompaithe agus an lámh aisteach
Bain triail as an iniúchadh seo chun na foghlaimeoirí a chur ag smaoineamh faoi imoibriú do‑aisiompaithe a tháirgeann gás. Gabhann nótaí mionsonraithe don mhúinteoir, sleamhnáin don seomra ranga agus taispeántas físeáin leis an iniúchadh.
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Class experimentAthruithe súilíneacha do aisiompaithe agus buamaí folctha
Bain triail as an iniúchadh seo ina bhfiosraítear imoibrithe do‑aisiompaithe, iniúchadh lena ngabhann nótaí mionsonraithe don mhúinteoir, sleamhnáin don seomra ranga agus taispeántas físeáin.
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Class experimentAthruithe do aisiompaithe agus an múchtóir tine
Bain triail as an iniúchadh seo ina bhfiosraítear céard a theastaíonn ó ábhair le go ndófaidh siad, iniúchadh lena ngabhann nótaí mionsonraithe don mhúinteoir, sleamhnáin don seomra ranga agus taispeántas físeáin.
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Class experimentNewidiadau na fyddai modd eu dadwneud a’r llaw frawychus
Rhowch gynnig ar yr ymchwiliad hwn i gael dysgwyr i feddwl am adeg pryd mae adwaith anghildroadwy yn cynhyrchu nwy. Mae’n cynnwys nodiadau manwl i athrawon, sleidiau dosbarth ac arddangosiad fideo.
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Class experimentNewidiadau na fyddai modd eu dadwneud a’r diffoddydd tân
Rhowch gynnig ar yr ymchwiliad hwn i ystyried beth mae deunyddiau ei angen i losgi, gyda nodiadau manwl i athrawon, sleidiau dosbarth ac arddangosiad fideo.
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Class experimentNewidiadau ffisiog na fyddai modd eu dadwneud a bomiau bath
Rhowch gynnig ar yr ymchwiliad hwn sy’n ystyried adweithiau anghildroadwy, gyda nodiadau manwl i athrawon, sleidiau dosbarth ac arddangosiad fideo.
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Class experimentFizzy irreversible changes and bath bombs
Try this investigation to explore irreversible reactions, with detailed teacher notes, classroom slides and a video demonstration.



