All Thermodynamics articles – Page 3

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What makes it go?

Carry out certain experiments in a given order. Then without doing any calculations, explain what the driving force of the reaction is in each case – ie qualitatively rather than quantitatively.
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Thermodynamics and equilibria of the Solvay process

A worksheet with questions on the thermodynamics and acid-base aspects of the Solvay process and the uses of the products. This resource is part of the ‘Sodium carbonate – a versatile material’ resources collection, which presents learning material based on the manufacture and uses of sodium carbonate made by the ...
Experiment
The sublimation of air freshener

In association with Nuffield Foundation

Use this experiment to demonstrate sublimation, showing how solid air freshener changes directly from a solid to a gas. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Making biodiesel │16–18 years

Practical work on making a biodiesel, as well as worksheets covering alkenes, infrared spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, calculations on biodiesel yields, ester/biodiesel production and thermochemistry
Experiment
Endothermic solid–solid reactions

In association with Nuffield Foundation

Observe an endothermic reaction between two solids in this demonstration or class experiment. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Chemistry Vignettes: Physical Chemistry

A series of short screencasts to introduce aspects of physical chemistry.
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Chemistry Vignettes: Advanced Physical Chemistry

A series of short screencast videos to introduce physical chemistry concepts.
Feature
Exploding some myths

2015-09-10T00:00:00Z

Declan Fleming investigates what’s really going on when alkali metals hit water
Experiment
The effect of pressure and temperature on equilibrium | Le Chatelier's principle

In association with Nuffield Foundation

Try this demonstration to explore the effects of pressure and temperature on an equilibrium mixture with your students. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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The effect of concentration and temperature on an equilibrium | Le Chatelier's principle

In association with Nuffield Foundation

Try this demonstration to illustrate how changing chlorine concentration or temperature shifts the position of an equilibrium. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
Opinion
Five ideas in chemical education that must die: Le Châtelier’s principle

2015-07-28T07:52:00Z

Eric Scerri examines Le Châtelier’s principle and shows how it can lead to confusion among students
Exhibition chemistry
Eggsplosive chemistry

2015-07-03T00:00:00Z

Declan Fleming shows you how to capture your students’ imaginations with spectacular demonstrations
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Exothermic metal displacement reactions

In association with Nuffield Foundation

Try this class experiment to explore what happens when different metals are added to a copper(II) sulfate solution. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Supercooling and the energetics of freezing

In association with Nuffield Foundation

Explore what happens when a liquid is supercooled using sodium thiosulfate in this class practical. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Exothermic metal–acid reactions

In association with Nuffield Foundation

Use this class practical to explore the temperature changes resulting from adding different metals to hydrochloric acid. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
Experiment
Comparing heat energy from burning alcohols

In association with Nuffield Foundation

Investigate the amounts of heat energy produced by the combustion of different alcohols in this class experiment. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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The effect of concentration on equilibrium | Le Chatelier's principle

In association with Nuffield Foundation

Illustrate the reversible reaction between bismuth(III) oxychloride and bismuth(III) chloride in this demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Problem based practical activities

A collection of 10 practical activities where students apply their understanding of a concept to devise a solution to a ‘real-life’ scenario.
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The second law of thermodynamics

This activity aims to introduce the topic in a way that uses the students’ synthesis skills to piece together several pieces of information.
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Entropy and equilibrium

This activity shows the students the fundamental link between entropy and equilibrium and increases students’ understanding of scientific models. It highlights the importance of mathematical descriptions in physical chemistry.