All Thermodynamics articles – Page 2

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Thermodynamics 16–18

Test your students knowledge of thermodynamic principles such as enthalpy of solution, entropy and Gibbs free energy with these Starters for ten questions.
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Thermodynamics starters 16–18

Try these Starters for ten to reinforce your students knowledge of calorimetry, Hess’s law and bond enthalpies.
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Science concept cartoons: exothermic and endothermic reactions

In association with Millgate House Education

Spark discussion and stimulate thinking about exothermic and endothermic reactions in a way that encourages pupils to share their ideas.
Exhibition chemistry
An icebreaker for thermodynamics

2018-11-15T09:14:00Z

Your students can learn a lot of chemistry from watching water freeze
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Energy changes in neutralisation

Study energy changes in two chemical reactions using thermometer strips to measure temperature in this experiment. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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The temperature changes induced by evaporation

Explore the rate of evaporation for a trio of liquids, using just a temperature strip, and our worksheet. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Teacher subject knowledge self assessment tests

Use these diagnostic tests to self-assess your chemistry subject knowledge, and identify strengths and areas for development. These two quizzes test at the pre-16 level. Complete the first to get feedback broken down by topic. Use the second quiz to check progress, once you’ve refreshed your knowledge in key topics.
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Teacher subject knowledge self assessment: post-16

Use these diagnostic tests to self-assess your chemistry subject knowledge, and identify strengths and areas for development
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Take it easy on the equations. Let me explain …

2018-05-21T10:02:00Z

Our current approach to teaching physical chemistry is not working
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Measure enthalpy changes

Probe your students’ understanding of this fundamental concept and reflect on your demonstrations with our practical tips
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Particles in motion?

Explore the movement of gas particles in this practical but reacting calcium carbonate with hydrochloric acid. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Rubber band experiment

A rubber band, a hairdryer, and a curious mind will see students discover the principles of heat based reactions. Includes kit list and safety instruction.
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Use the particle model of matter

How well does the simple particle model of matter explain observations of changes of state?
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Chemistry and Sport - Shooting

Discover the chemistry and enthalpy of the exothermic reactions that power sport shooting events.
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Energy content in foods

In association with Nuffield Foundation

Try this class experiment to investigate how much energy different foods contain. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Heroic thermodynamics

2017-07-18T15:24:00Z

Engaging students with qualitative assessment of thermodynamics
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The rise of molecular modelling

2017-06-28T08:18:00Z

A closer look at computational chemistry methods
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Rates and equilibria

This activity demonstrates the links between the topics of rates of reaction and the equilibrium law. It provides students with an explanation of the equilibrium law and helps them explain why Le Chatelier’s principle works for temperature, concentration and pressure.
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Theory v practice - do they compare?

Investigate the reactions of calcium metal, in theory and in practice. Does it act as you’d expect? Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Clearing the air around smoke formation

2017-03-17T09:25:00Z

Answering the riddle of why unsaturated fuels burn with sooty flames