All Redox chemistry articles – Page 5
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ExperimentEstimating the concentration of bleach
Compare the chlorine content and concentration of sodium hypochlorite in different bleaches in this class practical. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentReactions of chlorine, bromine and iodine with aluminium
Try this demonstration to produce some spectacular exothermic redox reactions by reacting aluminium with halogens. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentMaking a photographic print using silver chloride
Try this practical or demonstration to create a photographic image of an object using light sensitive silver chloride. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentHalogens in aqueous solution and their displacement reactions
Explore the chemical properties of halogens using this demonstration or class experiment. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentAmmonium dichromate volcano
Try this demonstration to create a mini volcanic eruption illustrating the decomposition of ammonium dichromate. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentFinding the formula of copper(II) oxide
Use this class practical with your students to deduce the formula of copper(II) oxide from its reduction by methane. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentCatalysis of a sodium thiosulfate and iron(III) nitrate reaction
Investigate the effect of transition metal catalysts on the reaction between iron(III) nitrate and sodium thiosulfate. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentSulfuric acid as a dehydrating agent
Try these two demonstrations to illustrate the difference between dehydration and drying using sulfuric acid. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentThe ‘Old Nassau’ or Halloween clock reaction
Illustrate dramatic colour changes as a result of redox and precipitation reactions in this vivid demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentPreventing rust
Try this practical to test methods for preventing rust on iron nails, including painting, greasing and sacrificial protection. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentThe composition and formula of water
Try this demonstration to determine the formula of water through the reaction of copper(II) oxide with hydrogen. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentThe ‘breathalyser’ reaction | 16–18 years
Try this demonstration to recreate an early ‘breathalyser’ test, passing ethanol vapour through potassium dichromate. Includes kit list and safety instructions
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ExperimentA red–blue oscillating reaction
Use this practical or demonstration to provide a visual illustration of an oscillating reaction and redox equilibria. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceProblem based practical activities
Discover how chemistry can relate to real world problems, so students can put their science knowledge into context.
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ResourceOxidation numbers
This activity introduces oxidation numbers by giving a conceptual foundation for them in terms of electron accounting and polar bonds. It then shows how the model used so far needs refining.
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ExperimentA spontaneous exothermic reaction
Illustrate the reaction between glycerol and potassium manganate(VII) to produce flames and steam in this demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentThe ‘blue bottle’ experiment
In this demonstration, the redox indicator Methylene blue can be oxidised many times by shaking. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentThe thermite reaction between aluminium and iron(III) oxide
Illustrate a highly exothermic thermite reaction resulting in molten iron in this teacher demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentElectrolysis of copper(II) sulfate solution
Explore the electrolysis of copper(II) sulfate solution and related industrial processes with this class experiment. Includes kit list and safety instructions.