Sodium alginate is a polymer which can be extracted from brown seaweed and kelps. It is one of the structural polymers that help to build the cell walls of these plants. It has some unusual properties and a wide variety of uses.
This practical is part of our Chemistry for non-specialists collection.
Looking for something fun to wrap up the term? Challenge your 14–16 students with this chemistry-themed quiz
Which parts of the chemistry curriculum will your 16–18 students find useful to become a dietician?
The toxic ingredient lurking in green vegetables, oxalic acid is familiar to Advanced Higher students for other reasons
Resources used by some of the activity providers for outreach work as part of the Chemistry for All project. Resources for careers related activities, STEM club activities and support for longer projects.
Ask your 16–18 students to take a closer look at ammonium nitrate and enthalpy
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