Solution to Chemical Mystery #15: The Leaky Cup
Tom Kuntzleman | Mon, 05/27/2019 - 07:03
The solution to Chemical Mystery #15: The Leaky Cup is shown here.
Outreach
Element of the Month - Sulfur
Stephen Wright | Sat, 05/18/2019 - 18:55
In honor of the International Year of the Periodic Table: A familiarity with the chemistry of some of the elements more commonly encountered in everyday life is a valuable learning experience for all students. Sulfur is the fourth in this series of elements to be discussed as part of the Element of the Month program. #IYPT
Chemical Mystery #15: The Leaky Cup
Tom Kuntzleman | Thu, 05/16/2019 - 08:17
Time for a new chemical mystery! Watch the video below and see if you can use your chemical knowledge to figure out how this experiment is done.
Detection of Nickel Cations in Coins
Andres Tretiakov | Tue, 05/07/2019 - 22:45
It is not known why people develop allergies to nickel and there is no cure. The best course of action to prevent an allergic reaction is to avoid contact with products containing nickel. This article will explain how to make an easy and cheap nickel detection device that will limit or eliminate the risks of exposure to sources of nickel using some interesting classic chemistry.
Element of the Month - Nitrogen
Stephen Wright | Sat, 04/20/2019 - 17:09
In honor of the International Year of the Periodic Table: A familiarity with the chemistry of some of the elements more commonly encountered in everyday life is a valuable learning experience for all students. Nitrogen is the third in this series of elements to be discussed as part of the Element of the Month program. #IYPT
Working on the Largest Periodic Table - World Record Attempt
Michelle DeWitt | Mon, 04/08/2019 - 12:40
This is a fantastic way to celebrate the birthday of the periodic table of elements! There is still time to get involved and create an element to include when it is put together at a spectacular event October 19, on the campus of Grand Valley State University in Allendale, MI. Extended Deadline!
Element of the Month - Oxygen
Stephen Wright | Sat, 03/16/2019 - 23:00
In honor of the International Year of the Periodic Table: A familiarity with the chemistry of some of the elements more commonly encountered in everyday life is a valuable learning experience for all students. Oxygen is the second in this series of elements to be discussed as part of the Element of the Month program. #IYPT
Chemistry is Everywhere! - Lyrics/Song/Video
Tom Kuntzleman | Thu, 03/14/2019 - 17:08
In honor of the International Year of the Periodic Table, Tom Kuntzleman decided to write a song, sing it, and shoot an accompanying video to honor 150 years of the Periodic Table of Elements. Enjoy his song and video: Chemistry is Everywhere!
Element of the Month - Sodium
Stephen Wright | Tue, 02/19/2019 - 12:45
In honor of the International Year of the Periodic Table: A familiarity with the chemistry of some of the elements more commonly encountered in everyday life is a valuable learning experience for all students. Sodium is the first in this series of elements to be discussed as part of the Element of the Month program. #IYPT
Element of the Month - An Introduction
Stephen Wright | Tue, 02/19/2019 - 12:15
A familiarity with the chemistry of some of the elements more commonly encountered in everyday life is a valuable learning experience for all students, regardless of whether they pursue further studies or careers in the sciences. Follow this series of articles to find out how the Element of the Month Project began and how the elements are presented. #IYPT