All Reactions and synthesis articles – Page 20
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ResourceMaking invisible ink
Write a message in invisible ink on plain A4 paper, creating a testing a series of chemical concentrations to see which is best.
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ResourceBuilding a chemically powered boat
Put junk material to good use, and create a gas powered boat, to explore CO2 production. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceChemical circuit breaker
Help a talented, but forgetful, professor to discover the purpose of her work, using acids and metals to produce hydrogen. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceApple browning
Enjoy a healthy snack, and learn about chemistry with this experiment into chemical preservation. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Lesson planOrganic molecules day
Students produce and analyse a simple aromatic compound using analytical techniques. Includes kit list, safety instructions and suggested timings
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ResourceInvestigate Organic Reaction Mechanisms
Organic Reaction Mechanisms is a core component of organic chemistry at 16 to 19 level. It is covered in A-levels, Scottish Highers and International Baccalaureate but also in all undergraduate chemistry courses.
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ResourceChemTube3D: Organic Chemistry Reactions
This site contains interactive 3D animations for some of the most important organic reactions covered during an undergraduate degree.
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ResourceFaces of Chemistry – Hair colourant
Learn about the chemistry of hair dyes from Procter and Gamble scientists.
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ResourceOn This Day - Apr 10 : Robert Woodward was born
He is best known for his syntheses of complex organic substances, such as the antimalarial drug quinine, and the steroids cholesterol and cortisone. For this, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1965.
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ResourceOn This Day - Apr 05 : Synthesis of morphine
Morphine was first isolated from dried poppy resin in the early 1800s and remains the best drug for relieving severe pain. Morphine is named after Morpheus, the Greek god of dreams.
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ResourceOn This Day - Apr 11 : Percy Julian was born
He was a pioneer in pharmacological chemical synthesis. He held over 130 chemical patents including the industrial scale synthesis of the human steroids progesterone and testosterone, and the plant sterols stigmasterol and sitosterol.
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ResourceSynthesis and Analysis
Synthesis and analysis are two key aspects of chemistry, particularly when exploring the role of chemistry in an industrial context and relating the products formed to applications in everyday life. In order to successfully synthesise any material it is necessary to have an understanding of the starting materials, the ...
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ResourceLimestone Chemistry
This activity is most appropriate for students aged 14-16 to illustrate chemical reactions and useful materials made from rocks.
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FeatureThe hydrolysis of 2-bromo-2-methylpropane
A one hour experiment to determine the order of the reaction and show that it follows an SN1 mechanism
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Resource45 chemistry puzzles for 16-18 years
Try these chemistry puzzles based on sudoku to help 16–18 year old students consolidate their knowledge about key topics, with printable worksheets and answers.
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