SEP home
 
 
  SEARCH
About SEP ABOUT SEP
Resources WHAT'S NEW
Publication catalogue PUBLICATIONS CATALOGUE
Training & Support TRAINING & SUPPORT
Become an Associate BECOME AN ASSOCIATE
JOIN FREE OF CHARGE FOR ACCESS TO OUR FREE RESOURCES, PLUS FREE PUBLICATIONS!
About SEP CATALYST
you are here: Catalyst > Chemistry > Analysis > qualitative analysis (e.g. testing for ions and flame tests)
 
 
Please choose an article
 
Molecules from the past
L Cramp, F Gill, Catalyst: Secondary Science Review, 2010, Vol 20, Issue 3, pages 1-4.
Summary: Analysing molecular residues in ancient objects reveals how people and animals once lived.
Relevant sub-topics: representing and interpreting data, atoms and atomic structure, qualitative analysis (e.g. testing for ions and flame tests), instrumental analysis
Keywords: analysis, chromatography, mass spectroscopy, archaeology
Download article
Dorothy Hodgkin - a Life in Science
V Wong, Catalyst: Secondary Science Review, 2009, Vol 20, Issue 2, pages 4-5.
Summary: The work of an X-ray crystallographer
Relevant sub-topics: atoms and atomic structure, qualitative analysis (e.g. testing for ions and flame tests), electromagnetic spectrum, instrumental analysis
Keywords: crystal structure, X-rays, crystallography, insulin
Download article
Extracting iron from cornflakes
V Wong, Catalyst: Secondary Science Review, 2008, Vol 19, Issue 2, page 21.
Summary: An experiment with breakfast cereal
Relevant sub-topics: Nutrition, diet, digestion, qualitative analysis (e.g. testing for ions and flame tests), technological developments
Keywords: magnetism, nutrition, food additives
Download article
Fireworks: an explosive business
R Lancaster, Catalyst: GCSE Science Review, 2002, Vol 13, Issue 2, pages 1-3.
Summary: Fireworks have been known for many hundreds of years. What gives them their particular colour or effect? How are they made and how are they set off? Explore some basic chemistry— with an explosive twist.
Relevant sub-topics: oxidation, reduction, the reactivity series, qualitative analysis (e.g. testing for ions and flame tests)
Keywords: Combustion, Oxidation, Compounds, Flame tests
Download article
SEARCH
Advanced search
 
 
TERMS OF USE COPYRIGHT SITEMAP CONTACT US