Resources
Salters' Chemistry Club: Naples blood
Every year on 19 September a 'miracle' takes place in Naples Cathedral when Saint Januarius’ blood is held up by the resident bishop. The 1,600 year old blood liquefies and the Neapolitans can breathe a sigh of relief for another year. Professor Garlaschelli, a chemist at the University of Pavia has come up with...
Salters' Chemistry Club: one-pot copper reactions
This resource describes an activity for an informal chemistry club, students investigate reactions with copper. The aim is to convey the excitement of chemistry and develop students’ curiosity.
Salters' Chemistry Club: paper making
This resource describes an activity for an informal chemistry club, making paper from recycled newspaper. The aim is to convey the excitement of chemistry and develop students’ curiosity.
Salters' Chemistry Club: pH painting at home
This resource describes an activity for an informal chemistry club, during which students use their knowledge of the pH scale to paint a picture using acid and alkaline household substances. The aim is to develop students' ...
Salters' Chemistry Club: rainbow reaction
This resource describes an activity for an informal chemistry club. The demonstration shows neutralisation and the range of indicator colours. The aim is to convey the excitement of chemistry and develop students' ...
Salters' Chemistry Club: secret writing
This resource describes an activity for an informal chemistry club, students write with a special invisible ‘ink’ and spray the writing with special chemical sprays. The writing only becomes visible when a chemical reaction...
Salters' Chemistry Club: silver fractals
This resource describes an activity for an informal chemistry club, students grow silver crystals to observe fractals. The aim is to convey the excitement of chemistry and develop students’ curiosity.
Salters' Chemistry Club: silvered glass balls
This resource describes an activity for an informal chemistry club, a glass blowing activity. The aim is to convey the excitement of chemistry and develop students’ curiosity.
Salters' Chemistry Club: smell molecules
This resource describes an activity for an informal chemistry club during which students explore the chemistry of fragrance. The aim is to develop students' interest and curiosity about the subject.