Chemistry

Students love spectacular chemical reactions, but do they always know what they are seeing? Use these ten targeted demonstrations to help students become proficient in identifying the five different types of chemical reactions.   Single Replac...

Learning is child’s play, when you’re teaching with toys! Kinetics concepts are by nature abstract. How do you explain to students that the transition state lies at the “top of a potential energy barrier” and is “inherently unstable?” Demonstrate the...

Is artificial ever beneficial? Consumers often associate food additives as being unhealthy and strictly used for convenience foods. This four-part demonstration allows students to see the science behind some of the marketing.   • Extract iron ...

Recognizing chemical reactions and “translating” them into chemical equations are essential skills students need in order to be successful in chemistry. Review the different types of chemical reactions and help your students succeed using this colorf...