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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 ..
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Many 16+ curriculums include testing for organic functional groups. The iodoform reaction is a simple test for the presence of the acetyl (ethanoyl) group (CH3CO–). The reaction can also be used to te..
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In this activity, a primary alcohol (ethanol) is oxidised to an aldehyde (ethanal) using an acidified dichromate(VI) solution. After collection by distillation, the organic product can be tested to co..
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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..
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Alcohol is added to a series of beakers or crystallizing dishes containing metal salts and boric acid. The vapour is ignited and coloured flames are observed.
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The structures of alcohols influence their chemical reactivity. This small-scale activity provides a quick introduction to the effect of oxidising agents on primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols. T..
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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..
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Using various alcohols safely in practical activities.
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Safety precautions for practical food testing activities for carbohydrates, lipids and proteins.
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The flame test technique is very quick and simple method used in qualitative chemistry analysis to identify some of the metal ions.
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