The method described in this experiment is intended for students to carry out and avoids the need for the use of concentrated hydrochloric acid. It also avoids the cost and contamination problems associated with the use of nichrome or platinum wires.
This practical is part of our Chemistry for non-specialists collection.
2021-04-19T06:11:00Z
Usually we want plastics to degrade, so what about when we don’t? How chemists are helping museums preserve plastics
2021-04-16T08:36:00Z
Show students the high performance fabric that’s made from waste plastic and is cutting the carbon footprint of the fashion industry
2021-03-26T14:34:00Z
Could stainless magnesium replace aluminium in cars and aeroplanes? This calcium–magnesium alloy has implications for carbon emissions
A worksheet including three classroom activities to evaluate the role plastic plays in everyday life
A matching activity worksheet using clues to identify and name repeating polymers based on their chemical structure
2021-04-14T05:59:00Z
Get your 11–14 students applying their rates of reactions knowledge to new contexts
No comments yet