Chemical Analysis and Production

Materials

ChemGuide: Ammonia Production and the Haber ProcessWeb link
A web site explaining the Haber Process. Explains equilibrium and effect of varying temperature, pressure or using catalysts. Suitable for higher tier or for teachers needing to update own knowledge.
GSK: Virtual Lab and Plant Tours.Web link
Virtual tours of industrial chemistry laboratories and plants. Includes a scaling up task to accompany the plant 'tour'.Webpage produced by GlaxoSmithKline.
S-Cool! ElectrolysisWeb link
Webpage with a definition of electrolysis, supported by diagrams. There is also an animation of ions moving to electrodes plus several worked examples with word, symbol and half equations.
Doc Brown: Tests for Ions and GasesWeb link
Doc Brown’s Chemistry page about tests for inorganic gases and ions. Keywords hyperlinked definitions. Useful for teachers planning practicals, refreshing subject knowledge or as a lesson resource.

Greener Industry websiteWeb link
Website compiled by the Chemical Industry Education Centre. Provides details of manufacture and uses of fifteen industrial chemicals, and eight aspects of green chemistry.
At Work with ScienceWeb link
A website designed to show how science is applied in the pharmaceutical industry.

GSK: Virtual Lab and Plant Tours.Web link
Virtual tours of industrial chemistry laboratories and plants. Includes a scaling up task to accompany the plant 'tour'.Webpage produced by GlaxoSmithKline.
S-Cool! ElectrolysisWeb link
Webpage with a definition of electrolysis, supported by diagrams. There is also an animation of ions moving to electrodes plus several worked examples with word, symbol and half equations.
Purification of Copper by ElectrolysisWeb link
The purification of copper by electrolysis is explained over two pages that contain balanced half equations, diagrams and links to keyword definitions. Webpages from GCSEscience.com
Doc Brown: Tests for Ions and GasesWeb link
Doc Brown’s Chemistry page about tests for inorganic gases and ions. Keywords hyperlinked definitions. Useful for teachers planning practicals, refreshing subject knowledge or as a lesson resource.

The Essential Chemical Industry External Publication
This book provides up-to-date and authoritative information about the manufacture of chemicals, as well as an insight into the organisation and function of the UK chemical industry. It is an invaluab...
Inspiring gasesWeb link
Website about the applications and properties of gaseous elements and compounds with teacher's resources

Science ActiveWeb link
A secondary school and college online resource, for KS4 it features downloadable powerpoint animations and worksheets for atomic structure and bonding.

The Haber Process: BBC GCSE BitesizeWeb link
Interactive website from BBC GCSE Bitesize, with clear diagrams and charts to explain or revise the Haber process, a topic many find difficult. Includes test questions.
Aspirin: a curriculum resourceWeb link
RSC (Royal Society of Chemistry) booklet, providing background information and student activities on history and preparation of aspirin, with teacher guidance. Written for 16-19, but several sections ...
Crocodile Chemistry External Publication
Crocodile Chemistry is a simulated chemistry laboratory where you can model experiments and reactions safely and easily. The powerful software allows you to drag chemicals, equipment and glassware fr...
Inspiring gasesWeb link
Website about the applications and properties of gaseous elements and compounds with teacher's resources
At Work with ScienceWeb link
A website designed to show how science is applied in the pharmaceutical industry.

Doc Brown: Tests for Ions and GasesWeb link
Doc Brown’s Chemistry page about tests for inorganic gases and ions. Keywords hyperlinked definitions. Useful for teachers planning practicals, refreshing subject knowledge or as a lesson resource.
Purification of Copper by ElectrolysisWeb link
The purification of copper by electrolysis is explained over two pages that contain balanced half equations, diagrams and links to keyword definitions. Webpages from GCSEscience.com
S-Cool! ElectrolysisWeb link
Webpage with a definition of electrolysis, supported by diagrams. There is also an animation of ions moving to electrodes plus several worked examples with word, symbol and half equations.
GSK: Virtual Lab and Plant Tours.Web link
Virtual tours of industrial chemistry laboratories and plants. Includes a scaling up task to accompany the plant 'tour'.Webpage produced by GlaxoSmithKline.
ChemGuide: Ammonia Production and the Haber ProcessWeb link
A web site explaining the Haber Process. Explains equilibrium and effect of varying temperature, pressure or using catalysts. Suitable for higher tier or for teachers needing to update own knowledge.
FreezeRay: Effect of temperature and Pressure in the Haber ProcessWeb link
An interactive web page by freezeray.com, which allows users to alter the temperature and pressure of the system in the Haber Process, to see the effect on rate and yield.

Aspirin: a curriculum resourceWeb link
Royal Society of Chemistry booklet, providing background information and student activities on history and preparation of aspirin, with teacher guidance. Written for 16-19, but several sections releva...

Chemistry at work: chemistry in the real worldWeb link
RSC events aimed at 13-16 year olds involving companies whose main activity is chemistry, such as chemical manufacturers, the oil industry, pharmaceutical companies etc and others using chemistry in l...