This experiment demonstrates the extraction of plant oils. The experiment also links for tests for unsaturation, and at a higher level, chirality.
This practical is part of our Chemistry for Non-Specialists collection.
Alcohols, carboxylic acids and esters don’t have to be difficult – try these practical tips in your classroom
Use this infographic with your 14–16 classes to boost their knowledge of diamond, graphite, graphene and fullerenes
Test your 11–14 students’ knowledge of separation techniques; elements, mixtures and compounds; periodic table trends
Use your smartphone to measure changes in concentration across different concentrations of squash at home or in the classroom. Use your results to predict the concentration of an unknown dilution of squash.
Use this tutorial, including a video demonstration, to help post-16 students learn about equilibrium, the Gibbs free energy and the feasibility of reactions.
Try this tutorial with accompanying videos to help teach students on post-16 courses about the concept of entropy and the second law of thermodynamics.
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