Anecdotes for Chemistry Teachers: The Nobel Prize

The history and background of the Nobel prizes.

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Anecdotes: Aluminium
The story of the discovery of the Hall-Heroult process for purifying aluminium.
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On This Day - Oct 14 : Alfred Nobel first patent
This patent was for the preparation of nitroglycerine, and was the first of his 355 patents. Nobel is most famous for the prizes carrying his name, awarded annually since 1901 for outstanding achievement in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature and peace.

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The aspirin story | 16–18 years
Find out about the discovery and use of aspirin with this research and presentation task for groups of 16–18 year-old learners
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Thin-layer chromatography and analgesics | 16–18 years
Explore the use of painkillers and their other effects: antipyretic, anti-inflammatory and antirheumatic. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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The preparation of 2-hydroxybenzoic acid | 16–18 years
Heat, react, convert and separate oil of wintergreen to create 2-hydroxybenzoic acid. Includes kit list and safety instructions.