Thought-Provoking Capstone Demonstration for the Chemical Reactions Unit
Michael Jansen | Mon, 11/06/2023 - 08:22
Try out this though-provoking capstone demonstration for the Chemical Reactions unit!
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Tissue Paper Banners Connected to Chemistry
Dean Campbell | Sun, 11/05/2023 - 20:56
Tissue paper can be folded and cut with chemistry-related patterns to make decorative paper banners that can be used as Mexican-themed decorations. Chemistry concept connections include lattice energy, bandgap energy, and ionic crystal fracture.
Using AI to Source Phenomena
Nora Walsh | Fri, 11/03/2023 - 15:20
Nora Walsh asks Chat GPT to help create a list of potential phenomena to incorporate into lessons.
Burning paper towels soaked in various metal nitrates
Tom Kuntzleman | Mon, 10/16/2023 - 13:04
Igniting paper towels that have been soaked in concentrated potassium nitrate and allowed to dry yields a flame reminiscent of that produced by guncotton. Repeating this experiment with other metal nitrates produces flames with different colors, plus a few other chemical surprises! This series of experiments is fascinating and connects to a wide variety of chemical topics including combustion, redox reactions, chemical thermodynamics, and flame tests. You don't want to miss this one!
Lets’ Get Real: The Law of Definite Proportions
Michael Jansen | Wed, 10/04/2023 - 14:50
Demonstrate the Law of Definite Proportions by quickly and easily preparing one or more esters!
Unit Cells and Layer Sequences using Dimpled Packaging
Dean Campbell | Sun, 10/01/2023 - 09:07
Regularly dimpled trays such as those used in food packaging can be used to represent layers of atoms in solid structures. For example, the square array of dimples in transparent plastic mini quiche trays can be used to depict layers within cubic or tetragonal unit cells. Multiple solid structures and ways to represent those structures are described.
Effective Recruiting that Led to a Decline in Diversity
Chadwick Young | Sun, 09/24/2023 - 13:05
Find out more about Nicholls State University Department of Chemistry's recruiting program involving a Roadshow and Field Days and its impact on diversity in the chemistry program.
Effective Recruiting that Led to a Decline in Diversity
Chadwick Young | Sun, 09/24/2023 - 13:05
Find out more about Nicholls State University Department of Chemistry's recruiting program involving a Roadshow and Field Days and its impact on diversity in the chemistry program.
Nobel Laureate Crossword Puzzle 1971 - 1980
Thomas Manning | Thu, 09/21/2023 - 14:37
This Nobel Laureate crossword puzzle focuses on prizes awarded between 1971 and 1980. Learn and revisit some historical chemistry, terminology and background on key historical figures in this field. This is our eighth in a series of Nobel Laureate crossword puzzles.
ChemEd X Talks, ChemBasics Talks - Schedule and Recordings
ChemEd X | Fri, 09/08/2023 - 13:00
Check out the schedule for upcoming ChemEd X Talks along with recordings of past events.