Year 11/12 Chemistry

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Redox reactions

Target audience: year 11 chemistry

This sequence of SPICE resources looks at oxidation and reduction processes, within the context of acid sulfate soils.

This sequence contains four resources: Acid soils; Sulfide chemistry; Explaining buffers; and Buffering in the ocean.… Continue reading

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Buffers

Target audience: year 12 chemistry

Discussion of the important role buffers play in the human body leads to an explanation of how buffers work. The role of buffers in animal tissues and ocean environments is also investigated.

This sequence contains four resources: pH control in the body; Buffering ability of muscles; Explaining buffers; and Buffering in the ocean.… Continue reading

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Structure and bonding

Target audience: year 11 chemistry

This sequence shows how a knowledge of structure and bonding allows chemists to create new materials with desired properties.… Continue reading

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Reaction rates

Target audience: year 11 chemistry

A video describing chemical reactions that cause atmospheric smog formation leads to an explanation of factors that control reaction rates.… Continue reading

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Wetlands chemistry

Target audience: year 10/11 chemistry/biology

This collection of resources enables students to develop their understanding of the water cycle, wetlands and how human activities can impact on these systems. A dilemma is used to introduce the subject.… Continue reading

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Carbon chemistry

Target audience: year 10/11 chemistry

How can fuel be made from plants using simple equipment? An investigation of biodiesel leads to various aspects of carbon (organic) chemistry.… Continue reading

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