Perform this ‘trick’ with a solution of decanedioyl dichloride in cyclohexane floated on an aqueous solution of 1,6-diaminohexane. As nylon forms at the interface, it can be pulled out as fast as it is produced forming a long thread: the ‘nylon rope’.
This practical is part of our Chemistry for non-specialists and Classic chemistry demonstrations collections.
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Ideas and resources to support you and your teaching from our July 2020 issue
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Download this slide and delve into the topic of synthetic and naturally occurring polymers ; exploring sugar chemistry and organic compounds with your class
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Use this novel concept to teach students about natural polymers, programmable materials and chemistry in medicine
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Video resources showing how to carry out a titration experiment and interactive resources to allow students to collect their own results.
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Video resource showing how to purify water to make it ‘potable’ and how to test it.
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Video resources showing the displacement reactions between the halogens chlorine, bromine and iodine and their respective halides.
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