Microscale chemistry: properties of stereoisomers

Discover the differences in smell of the two enantiomers of limonene

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On This Day - Jun 24 : Johannes Wislicenus born
He is best known for his work on stereochemistry. He coined the term ‘geometric isomerism’ in the early 1870s when he discovered two substances that had an identical chemical structure but different physical properties.
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A carbon allotrope that can scratch diamond
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The amorphous carbon material created from buckminsterfullerene
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Teaching organic chemistry post-16
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Introduce the study of molecules containing carbon atoms to your students with these many different contexts

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Women in chemistry | 14–16 years
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Show your learners the difference that science can make and provide them with role models who are leading chemists in their fields.
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Critical thinking and research task, reflecting on the science and societal views surrounding drugs and their development
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Iron: a fiery future
In this activity students are required to apply their understanding of redox to identify which metal is oxidised and which is reduced in a series of displacement reactions