All Reactions and synthesis articles – Page 4
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ExperimentUnsaturation test with potassium manganate(VII)
Use a solution of potassium manganate to test for unsaturation in organic compounds in this microscale practical. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentTesting for unsaturation with bromine on a microscale
Try this class experiment to prepare elemental bromine and use it to test for unsaturation in organic compounds. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentOxygen and methylene blue
Reacting hydrogen peroxide, and potassium manganate together will produce detectable oxygen so by using methylene blue solution, and a gas generating apparatus students can test for the presence of oxygen in this practical. Includes kit list and safety instruction.
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ExperimentSynthesis of aspirin on a microscale
Use this class practical to produce aspirin in a microscale esterification reaction using phosphoric acid as a catalyst. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentEnergy changes in neutralisation
Study energy changes in two chemical reactions using thermometer strips to measure temperature in this experiment. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentFormation of TCP (2,4,6-trichlorohydroxybenzene)
Delve into preparing TCP by reacting hydroxybenzene (phenol) with chlorine gas, and create this distinctive smelling compound.
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ExperimentSome reactions of carbon dioxide
Create carbon dioxide from marble chips and acid, then test for its reaction with barium hydroxide by observing the carbonate precipitate. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentThe microscale synthesis of azo dyes
Synthesise an azo dye, and use it to change the colour of cotton, with this class experiment. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentDisplacement reactions of metals on a microscale
Examine the reactions between various metals and metal salt solutions in this microscale class practical. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceAspirin screen experiment
Get students aged 16–18 running their own organic synthesis on a computer or tablet before taking part in the real thing. This resource also features an in-depth practical guide and a set of worksheets covering the theory.
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ResourceQualitative analysis quizzes
Find out more about our quizzes and watch the associated videos. The quizzes consist of 10 questions in each section and focus on providing formative feedback to students. The range of question types includes text response, numerical response, drag and drop and multiple choice. These quizzes are available free to ...
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ResourceOrganic liquid quizzes
Find out more about our quizzes to support key practical skills for organic chemistry, and watch the associated videos. The quizzes consist of 10 questions in each section and focus on providing formative feedback to students. The range of question types includes text response, numerical response, drag and drop and ...
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ResourceTeacher subject knowledge self assessment tests
Use these diagnostic tests to self-assess your chemistry subject knowledge, and identify strengths and areas for development. These two quizzes test at the pre-16 level. Complete the first to get feedback broken down by topic. Use the second quiz to check progress, once you’ve refreshed your knowledge in key topics.
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ResourceTeacher subject knowledge self assessment: post-16
Use these diagnostic tests to self-assess your chemistry subject knowledge, and identify strengths and areas for development
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SoundbiteWhy did we run out of carbon dioxide?
And what does it have to do with the Haber–Bosch process?
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ResourceScience concept cartoons: rusting
Use this conversation starter to get your pupils thinking about the process of rusting, and discussing different possibilities.
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ResourceScience concept cartoons: electrons and chemical reactions
Spark discussion and stimulate thinking about electrons and chemical reactions in a way that encourages pupils to share their ideas.
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