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In this experiment, simple liquids that mimic blood are used to demonstrate blood typing.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Using an everyday toy can introduce mystery into the classroom and help explain chemistry.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16;
The basic chemistry of hair dyes has changed little over the past century, but what do we know about the risks of colouring our hair, and why do we do it?
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Making pH-sensitive inks from fruits and vegetables is a creative variation of the cabbage-indicator experiment.
Ages: <11, 11-14;
At the Royal Institution, science teacher and communicator Alom Shaha has helped develop the Experimental project to boost science at home.
Ages: not applicable;
An online resource published by the Royal Society of Chemistry
Ages: not applicable;
Chemistry is not always completely environmentally friendly; green chemistry is working to change that.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Methional played centre stage at the recent Second International Contest for Note by Note Cooking. The challenge: to make dishes containing only methional and ‘pure’ compounds such as milk proteins, alcohols, amino acids and flavour chemicals, and, ideally, no plant tissues, meat, fish or eggs
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Could hydrogen be the best alternative for fossil fuels? This demonstration shows how a hydrogen economy might work in practice.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Industrial activities and even geological changes can affect the quality of water, causing contamination that poses risks to human health and the environment. Learn how to become an independent analyst to ensure that we have good-quality water.
Ages: 16-19;
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Investigating blood types
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Health
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The magic sand mystery
Topics: Chemistry, Science and society
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Colour to dye for
Topics: Chemistry, Science and society
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An artistic introduction to anthocyanin inks
Topics: Physics, Biology, Chemistry, General science
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Taking teaching home
Topics: Profiles
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The aspirin screen experiment
Topics: Resources
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Greening chemistry
Topics: Chemistry, Earth science, Science and society
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From methional to fried chicken
Topics: Biology, Chemistry
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A classroom hydrogen economy
Topics: Physics, Chemistry, Engineering
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Become a water quality analyst
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Engineering
