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by Thomas Manning
Mon, 05/08/2023 - 07:43

This Nobel Laureate crossword puzzle focuses on prizes awarded between 1951 and 1960. Learn and revisit some historical chemistry, terminology and background on key historical figures in this field. This is our sixth in a series of Nobel Laureate crossword puzzles.

Recent activity: 1 year 8 months ago
by Nora Walsh
Tue, 04/18/2023 - 15:54

Nora Walsh outlines the interactive notebook pages she uses for her unit on Solutions. All of the documents and foldables are available for download.  

Recent activity: 2 years 9 months ago
by Iain Smellie
Thu, 04/13/2023 - 13:38

Part 3 includes further anthocyanin experiments to make a connection between the food we eat and the chemical principles that are employed to ensure that canned foodstuffs can be preserved properly. These recent studies have focused on the reaction of tinplate cans with iodine.

Recent activity: 2 years 5 months ago
by Michael Jansen
Mon, 04/10/2023 - 11:31

This activity allows for the simple and accurate determination of the heat of vaporization, ΔHvap, of water at 100°C, and ultimately the approximate strength of a hydrogen bond in boiling water, in kJ·mol–1.

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Recent activity: 2 years 2 weeks ago
by Deanna Cullen
Mon, 04/03/2023 - 13:14

The new edition of “POGIL Activities for AP Chemistry” is on track to be released next winter. Laura Trout offered a sneak peak of the new activities and improvements that have been incorporated into the new edition in our March 27, 2023 ChemEd X Talk. Watch the recording of the presentation!

Recent activity: 2 years 3 weeks ago
by Michelle DeWitt
Thu, 03/30/2023 - 12:47

The American Chemical Society would like to invite your class to celebrate "Chemists Celebrate Earth Week" April 16-22 with the theme "The Curious Chemistry of Amazing Algae".

Recent activity: 2 years 3 weeks ago
by Chris Vyhnal
Tue, 03/28/2023 - 06:45

Check out this activity designed for beginning chemistry students to become familiar with phase diagrams and their associated terminology. The activity is suitable for an at-home assignment.

Recent activity: 2 years 3 weeks ago
by Michael Jansen
Mon, 03/27/2023 - 17:33

The concepts of Measurement and Significant Figures can induce discomfort for both teacher and students. Michael Jansen shares his approach to teaching this important topic.

Recent activity: 2 years 10 months ago
by Thomas Manning
Sun, 03/26/2023 - 18:48

This Nobel Laureate crossword puzzle focuses on prizes awarded between 1941 and 1950. Learn and revisit some historical chemistry, terminology and background on key historical figures in this field. This is our fifth in a series of Nobel Laureate crossword puzzles.

Recent activity: 1 year 8 months ago
by Melissa Hemling
Fri, 03/24/2023 - 20:32

This PFAS Analysis guided inquiry activity introduces students to "Forever Chemical" pollutants in the environment as they apply their previous knowledge related to electronegativity, polarizability and bond strength to PFAS molecules. 

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Recent activity: 2 years 10 months ago