Chemistry for the gifted and talented: candle burning

An investigation into how the length of a candle affects the length of time the candle burns.

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Chemistry for the gifted and talented book introduction
Chemistry for the gifted and talented is a refreshingly challenging educational book containing a wide range of differentiated activities for use in school and college.
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Catalysts and reaction conditions for sustainable industry | 16–18 years
Research and presentation activity based on catalysts and reaction conditions in the context of sustainable industry.
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Effective reading strategies for the chemistry classroom
2021-07-22T08:42:00Z
Try these simple, teacher-tested approaches to build your students’ literacy skills

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The pH scale and the chemistry of ocean acidification | 14–16 years
Worksheet to develop understanding of the pH scale and apply it in the context of ocean acidification. Extension questions provide more challenge on carbonic acid and acid base equilibrium, leading to a research task on the consequences for marine organisms.
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Microscale neutralisation and precipitation reactions
2021-08-02T05:32:00Z
Hone your students’ observation skills by asking them to observe two microscale reactions: neutralising citric acid and creating a lead iodide precipitate
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Fossil fuels and global carbon emissions
Classroom activity where learners explore and debate the issues around fossil fuels, energy and global carbon emissions.