Chemistry Outreach: The salt cellar mystery

Introducing the world of forensic science; gathering chemical and fingerprint evidence to solve a crime.

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Limestone weathering
This activity is designed for students aged 11-14. It can be used to reinforce work on the reactions of carbonates with acids as well as the chemical weathering of rock.
Exhibition chemistry
The movement of ions: bringing electrolysis to life
2021-10-25T07:36:00Z
Demonstrate the movement of positive and negative ions with a simpler, safer version of this classic demo
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Sunlight produces thousands of compounds from plastic
2021-10-15T09:13:00Z
Scientists dispel the theory that sunlight exposure simply fragments macroplastics that persist in the environment, but what are the implications for the environment?

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Women in chemistry | 14–16 years
2021-10-06T05:00:00Z
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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Justice and injustice in chemistry: aspirin and other drugs | 16–18 years
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