Bush Fires in Australia and Climate Change
Tom Kuntzleman | Wed, 01/08/2020 - 16:16
What do scientists have to say about the connection between climate change and the bush fires in Australia?
Environmental Chemistry
Why Green Chemistry? Or Better Yet, Why Not Green Chemistry?
Erika Fatura | Mon, 08/05/2019 - 22:50
My top 5 reasons for using Green Chemistry in my classroom along with a few examples of replacement labs that follow Green Chemistry principles.
Citrus Fruit Peel Powder and its Capacity to Remove Copper From Wastewater
Andrea Amato | Mon, 04/15/2019 - 17:15
Biosorption is a method that can be used for the removal of pollutants from wastewater, especially those that are not easily biodegradable. This experiment uses citrus fruit peels as part of a iodometric titration to conduct a wastewater treatment binding copper.
The Chemistry of Outer Space
Tom Kuntzleman | Sun, 07/01/2018 - 12:33
A variety of activities performed at a science camp that relate to the chemistry of the solar system are reported. These activities could prove useful in the chemistry curriculum or in planning for National Chemistry Week in 2018, the theme of which is Chemistry is Out of This World!
Embedding Green Chemistry principles into the Formula of a Hydrate lab
Ann Lambert | Sun, 04/01/2018 - 22:07
A greener procedure that you might consider to replace the traditional "formula of a hydrate lab" that has typically used copper II sulfate.
An Orange to Black Halloween Chemistry Demonstration You Can Do with Household Items
Tom Kuntzleman | Tue, 10/27/2015 - 15:27
You can perform an orange to black chemistry demonstration using materials commonly found in stores. The reaction appears to be similar to the Old Nassau reaction, but uses greener reagents. This is a great demonstration to do around Halloween time.
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