Chemistry for the gifted and talented: odd one out (organic)

This activity should encourage a rapid consideration of the range of concepts met in organic chemistry.

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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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Teaching reacting masses at 14–16

2026-04-07T06:00:00Z By Matthew Parks

Tackle this key concept in quantitative chemistry with these teacher-tested tips
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Organic compounds and reactions | Reading comprehension | 14–16

By Laura Conkerton

Practise reading comprehension skills with a science research article about using bacteria to convert waste plastic into vanillin

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Condensation polymerisation | Review my learning worksheets | 14–16 years

Identify learning gaps and misconceptions with this set of worksheets offering three levels of support
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Thin-layer chromatography and analgesics | 16–18 years

In this investigation learners use thin-layer chromatography to separate and identify over-the-counter medicines
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Alkenes | Review my learning worksheets | 14–16 years

Identify learning gaps and misconceptions with this set of alkenes worksheets offering three levels of support