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PP026 - oxidation of alcohols to carboxylic acids using dichromate(VI)
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In this activity, a primary alcohol (ethanol) is oxidised to a carboxylic acid (ethanoic acid) using an acidified dichromate(VI) solution. Important techniques are involved including heating under ref.. more
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RB070 - Potassium and sodium dichromate(VI) solutions
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Guidance on the preparation of potassium dichromate(VI) and sodium dichromate(VI) solutions.
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L195 - Safer chemicals, safer reactions
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An invaluable practical guide on how to safely undertake a range of visually and intellectually appealing chemical reactions. Includes alternatives to some traditional activities such as the thermit r.. more
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HC013C - Other aromatic acids
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Risk assessment information for 2-aminobenzoic acid, 4-aminobenzoic acid and 3-nitrobenzoic acid.
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TL007 - Making soap
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The traditional procedure to make soap is hazardous because it requires heating quite concentrated sodium hydroxide solution, typically about 5 M (CORROSIVE) with the oil or fat.This guide covers two .. more
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PP042 - Making nylon – demonstration
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This demonstration shows preparation of nylon, where solutions of 1,6- diaminohexane in water and an acid chloride in an immiscible solvent are brought together. The nylon polymer forms at the interfa.. more
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PP124 - Testing for organic functional groups: manganate(VII) test for alcohols and carbonyls
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Many 16+ curricula include testing for organic functional groups. Qualitative distinction of primary/secondary alcohols from tertiary alcohols, and aldehydes from ketones is commonly carried out with .. more
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L202 - Spectra
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Describes and explains the various spectra which are used to identify chemicals. Provides data on the infra red, magnetic resonance, mass and UV spectra for a range of common organics substances.
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PP012 - Testing for carbonyl compounds with Tollen's reagent
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Although both aldehydes and ketones contain the carbonyl functional group (-C=O), only aldehydes (or reducing sugars) give a positive ‘silver mirror’ test result with Tollen’s reagent. This small-scal.. more
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PP011 - Testing for carbonyl compounds with Fehling's solution
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Although both aldehydes and ketones contain the carbonyl functional group (-C=O), only aldehydes give a positive test (formation of an orange to brick-red precipitate of copper(I) oxide) with Fehling’.. more
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