Anecdotes for Chemistry Teachers: The Discovery of Nylon

The background to the discovery, naming and production of Nylon.

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Anecdotes: Aluminium

The story of the discovery of the Hall-Heroult process for purifying aluminium.
Class experiment
Heating chocolate and egg

In association with Nuffield Foundation

Introduce learners to physical and chemical changes and the safe use of Bunsen burners with this simple practical experiment
Class experiment
Iron and sulfur reaction

In association with Nuffield Foundation

Illustrate elements, mixtures and compounds with this demonstration and class practical exploring the exothermic reaction of iron and sulfur

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Question sheet
Condensation polymerisation | Review my learning worksheets | 14–16 years

Identify learning gaps and misconceptions with this set of worksheets offering three levels of support
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Thin-layer chromatography and analgesics | 16–18 years

In this investigation learners use thin-layer chromatography to separate and identify over-the-counter medicines
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Alkenes | Review my learning worksheets | 14–16 years

Identify learning gaps and misconceptions with this set of alkenes worksheets offering three levels of support