All Structure and bonding articles – Page 8

Opinion
The education of Harry Kroto

2016-05-10T09:49:00Z

Kristy Turner reflects on Sir Harry Kroto's relationship with education
Feature
The origin of life

2016-05-04T00:00:00Z

How did molecules turn into living organisms? Paul MacLellan investigates
Feature
The bonds that bind

2016-03-14T00:00:00Z

Mike Sutton plots the journey of the scientists who solved the riddle of chemical bonding
News
Boron nitride composites stronger than their carbon cousins

2016-03-11T00:00:00Z

Binding strengths of polymer–boron nitride nanotubes are higher than those reported for carbon nanotubes
Resource
Organising your thoughts

These activities are designed to help students clarify the relationship between various parts of their knowledge and develop the skill of using Venn-like diagrams in organising their understanding.
Experiment
The density of ice

In association with Nuffield Foundation

Demonstrate to students what happens as ice cubes floating on oil start to melt and the density of the water changes. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
Resource
Conducting polymers and shape memory polymers │16–18 years

Worksheets on conducting polymers and shape changing polymers
Resource
Chemistry Vignettes: Physical Chemistry

A series of short screencasts to introduce aspects of physical chemistry.
Resource
Chemistry Vignettes: Transition Metal Fundamentals

A series of short screencast videos to introduce transition metal chemistry
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Chemistry Vignettes: Transition Metal Chemistry

A series of short screencast videos to introduce transition metal chemistry.
Resource
Chemistry Vignettes: NMR Theory

A series of short screencast videos to introduce NMR spectroscopy Video: NMR: Atoms and Molecules in a Magnetic Field Video: NMR: Nuclei in a Magnetic Field Video: NMR: Fine structure
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Chemistry Vignettes: IR Spectroscopy Theory

A series of short screencast videos to introduce IR spectroscopy
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Chemistry Vignettes: Molecular Orbital Theory

A series of short screencast videos to introduce acids and bases
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Chemistry Vignettes: Bonding Theory and VSEPR

A series of short screencast videos to introduce bonding theory.
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Chemistry Vignettes: Advanced Transition Metal Chemistry

A series of short screencast videos to introduce transition metal chemistry
Resource
Graphene: future applications

A video that explores different types of carbon, looking in particular at graphene and its uses. Also, learn how to make your own solar cell, answer questions from the allotropes of carbon gridlock game, and read an anecdote about the discovery of buckminsterfullerene. Video: Graphene future applications ...
Feature
Seeing is believing

2015-09-10T00:00:00Z

Elinor Hughes discovers the technique that has imaged molecules directly for the first time
Opinion
Five ideas in chemical education that must die: The atomic orbital conundrum

2015-08-11T08:48:00Z

Are 4s atomic orbitals preferentially occupied and ionised?
Experiment
Allotropes of sulfur

In association with Nuffield Foundation

Use this practical to explore the changes in the colour and consistency of sulfur as you heat it, melt it and eventually boil it. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
Experiment
The structure and properties of chocolate

In association with Nuffield Foundation

Investigate how melting chocolate changes its structure and affects properties like taste, texture and melting point. Includes kit list and safety instructions.