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ResourceFinding out how much salt there is in seawater
Use the microscale titration apparatus to titrate silver nitrate solution against sea water
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The treatment of oil spills
Clean up a microscale oil spill and discuss the application of chemistry in tackling real-life environmental problems
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Some 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
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The microscale synthesis of azo dyes
Create fabric dye by synthesising an azo dye and using it to change the colour of a piece of cotton
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Measuring an equilibrium constant on a microscale
Use your microscale titration apparatus to determine the equilibrium constant for the reaction between silver(I) and iron(II) ions
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Properties of the carvones
Test the smell of each enantiomer of carvone and detect the differences
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Measuring the amount of vitamin C in fruit drinks
Use titration to determine how much vitamin C is in a fruit drink
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The chemistry of silver
Delve into the properties of silver compounds with redox reactions, complex formation and colour/state changes
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Transition elements and complex compounds
Try this microscale practical investigating the transition elements, complex formation and change in oxidation state. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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The temperature changes induced by evaporation
Use a thermometer strip to examine temperature changes when drops of different liquids evaporate
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Properties of stereoisomers
Discover the differences in smell of the two enantiomers of limonene
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Using a microscale conductivity meter
Let your students test which solids and solutions/liquids conduct electricity with a microscale conductivity meter
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Starters for 10: Transition skills (16–18)
This important chapter in our Starters for ten series covers: chemistry competencies, mathematical competencies, and practical competencies. Helping embed the skills required for the transition to advanced level courses.
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Curriculum maps (England and Northern Ireland)
Use these maps to get an overview of the chemistry curriculum, from foundation phase/primary to undergraduate level. See how and where chemical concepts are introduced, and how the concepts are developed as students progress. Use these maps for curriculum planning, preparing your students for future courses and supporting students moving ...
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Aspirin 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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Titrations quizzes
Find out more about our quizzes and watch the associated videos. These quizzes are available free to Teach Chemistry schools. Email education@rsc.org to request accounts, then visit our online assessment site to log in. Each student needs only one account to access both our Bridging the Knowledge Gap quizzes and ...
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Qualitative 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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Organic 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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On This Day - Jan 03 : Rutherford penetrated the nucleus
Upon bombarding nitrogen atoms with alpha particles, he observed the release of a proton. Patrick Blackett later discovered that this was a transmutation of nitrogen to oxygen.
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Interactive lab primer
Cover core safety information, skills and apparatus with this visual aid to common laboratory techniques
