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Chemical Education Xchange Blog
3d ago
From bond energies to thermochemical equations, explore the convergence of pathways to the same result in teaching Hess’s Law of Heat Summation ..read more
Chemical Education Xchange Blog
3d ago
From bond energies to thermochemical equations, explore the convergence of pathways to the same result in teaching Hess’s Law of Heat Summation ..read more
Chemical Education Xchange Blog
3d ago
Adding dyes to salting out experiments can create a variety of interesting color effects as the dyes differentially dissolve in the aqueous and organic layers. Can this differential solubility of dyes be explained using intermolecular forces as a guide? ..read more
Chemical Education Xchange Blog
2w ago
Polylactic acid (PLA) exhibits a glass transition from hard and brittle to soft and rubbery when immersed in boiling water. PLA-based structures containing a small metal object can be used as rattles when they are shaken. The sound of the rattles change when they are heated above or cooled below their glass transition, enabling them to be used as demonstrations ..read more
Chemical Education Xchange Blog
2w ago
In this enrichment activity, students research elements to prove that their element is the most lethal of all in the March Madness Element Bracket ..read more
Chemical Education Xchange Blog
2w ago
The connections between Acid-Base and Redox reactions already exist. How so? Let's find out ..read more
Chemical Education Xchange Blog
2w ago
Explore the journey of a high school chemistry teacher who turned a playful challenge into a powerful teaching tool on TikTok! From quirky titration mishaps to acting out VSEPR geometries, this teacher has found endless ways to make chemistry come alive on the platform. ..read more
Chemical Education Xchange Blog
2w ago
This seasoned chemistry teacher is mentoring future educators. From hands-on labs to guest speakers, explore how she cultivates a vibrant learning environment and supports the next generation of chemistry rockstars teachers ..read more
Chemical Education Xchange Blog
2w ago
Joe Lomax suggests that making your students a flowchart can better teach them the titration process while you and your class will enjoy the process ..read more
Chemical Education Xchange Blog
2M ago
Discover the secrets behind flame-shaped highlighter markings that not only disappear and reappear but also glow and flicker under the influence of acids, bases, and UV lights. ..read more