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In search of more solutions: What is honey made of? The optical rotation of sugars

Measure the optical rotation of honey and use this data to determine which optically active sugar is present in the highest concentration.

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In Search of More Solutions
In Search of More Solutions provides material for chemical “egg race” competitions that help to put the fun back into chemistry, and gives students that “little bit extra” to motivate them to follow a scientific or technical career.
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Frozen in time: hands-on evidence
2019-11-06T09:56:00Z
Ask students to plan experiments, record data and draw conclusions in this practical activity
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Developing a theory
2019-10-29T12:27:00Z
In this practical activity, students will monitor reactions of acids and develop a theory to explain their observations

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Putting fires out
How can we use vinegar and sodium bicarbonate to make a fire extinguisher?
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Assessing the life cycle of fashion
2019-10-30T10:26:00Z
Examine the environmental impact of our clothing with these resources
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Getting to grips with the periodic table’s structure
2019-10-24T14:22:00Z
Help 11–14 students learn about the table’s development, structure and history