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class="image"><img alt="Image showing a one page from the technician notes, teacher notes, student sheet and integrated instructions that make up this resource, plus two bags of chocolate coins" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 50vw, (max-width: 768px) 16vw, (max-width: 1280px) 15vw, (min-width: 1281px) 18vw, 100vw" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/6/9/8/522698_indexwithgoldcoins_664770.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/6/9/8/522698_indexwithgoldcoins_664770.jpg 415w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/230x153/6/9/8/522698_indexwithgoldcoins_664770.jpg 230w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/250x167/6/9/8/522698_indexwithgoldcoins_664770.jpg 250w" width="415" height="277" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/experiments/gold-coins-on-a-microscale-14-16-years/4016477.article">‘Gold’ coins on a microscale | 14–16 years</a></h2><p class="intro">Practical experiment where learners produce ‘gold’ coins by electroplating a copper coin with zinc, includes follow-up worksheet</p></div></li><li><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resources/hanukkah-doughnuts-interpret-practical-instructions-11-14-years/4016480.article" class="image"><img alt="Hanukkah donuts index image" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 50vw, (max-width: 768px) 16vw, (max-width: 1280px) 15vw, (min-width: 1281px) 18vw, 100vw" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/6/0/7/522607_hanukkahdonutsindeximage_849663.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/6/0/7/522607_hanukkahdonutsindeximage_849663.jpg 415w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/230x153/6/0/7/522607_hanukkahdonutsindeximage_849663.jpg 230w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/250x167/6/0/7/522607_hanukkahdonutsindeximage_849663.jpg 250w" width="415" height="277" /></a></p><div 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href="https://edu.rsc.org/exhibition-chemistry/a-flash-in-the-pan/3007814.article" class="image layoutIcon videoLayout"><img alt="Chip pan fire demonstration" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/4/4/4/132444_2418052120170724-IMG_0350.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/4/4/4/132444_2418052120170724-IMG_0350.jpg 460w" width="460" height="307" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/exhibition-chemistry/a-flash-in-the-pan/3007814.article">A flash in the pan</a></h2><p class="intro">The chip pan fire demonstration</p></div></div></div></div></div></div> <div class="column columnTwo"> <div id="_110813" class="spinBlock colour1 hasnotitle"><div class="sleeve"><div class="spinLayout full twocol left item-first item-penultimate hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/the-chemistry-of-candles/3007566.article" class="image"><img alt="Numerous small candles or tealights burning against a dark background" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/5/5/7/510557_shutterstock_540141442.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/5/5/7/510557_shutterstock_540141442.jpg 460w" width="460" height="307" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/the-chemistry-of-candles/3007566.article">The chemistry of candles</a></h2><p class="intro">Learn about the chemistry behind candles and how they work in this article from ‘Avogadro’s lab’, including a test to try at home with safety instructions.</p></div></div></div><div class="spinLayout full twocol right item-second item-last hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resources/candle-burning-investigation-planning-an-experiment/619.article" class="image"><img alt="Example pages from teacher notes, student worksheets and example slides from the presentation that make up this resource" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/0/9/1/524091_indeximagev0.2_512451.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/0/9/1/524091_indeximagev0.2_512451.jpg 460w" width="460" height="307" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resources/candle-burning-investigation-planning-an-experiment/619.article">Candle burning investigation: planning an experiment</a></h2><p class="intro">Concept cartoon and example investigation to practise developing a hypothesis, planning an investigation and evaluation skills</p></div></div></div></div></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="oneColumn"> <div class="columnContainer"> <div class="column columnOne"> <div id="_110815" class="htmlContent"><div class="sleeve"> <h2>Experimenting on ice</h2> <p>From state changes and thermodynamics to crystal formation, explore the science of ice with your students</p> </div></div><div id="_110814" class="gridLayout colour1 hasnotitle"><div class="sleeve"><ul><li class="first"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/in-search-of-more-solutions/liquid-and-solid-water-the-growth-of-ice-crystals/583.article" class="image"><img alt="Image" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 50vw, (max-width: 768px) 10vw, (max-width: 1024px) 15vw, (max-width: 1280px) 20vw, (min-width: 1281px) 21vw, 100vw" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/8/8/2/11882_res00000583-l.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/8/8/2/11882_res00000583-l.jpg 415w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/230x153/8/8/2/11882_res00000583-l.jpg 230w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/320x213/8/8/2/11882_res00000583-l.jpg 320w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/375x250/8/8/2/11882_res00000583-l.jpg 375w" width="415" height="277" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/in-search-of-more-solutions/liquid-and-solid-water-the-growth-of-ice-crystals/583.article">Liquid and solid water; the growth of ice crystals</a></h2><p class="intro">On a cold clear night, the Earth loses heat by radiation. How does a natural pond form ice through the night? Includes kit list and safety instructions. </p></div></li><li><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/exhibition-chemistry/an-icebreaker-for-thermodynamics/3009681.article" class="image layoutIcon videoLayout"><img alt="Ice crystals forming with a black background, right-hand corner" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 50vw, (max-width: 768px) 10vw, (max-width: 1024px) 15vw, (max-width: 1280px) 20vw, (min-width: 1281px) 21vw, 100vw" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/6/8/6/139686_rendered.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/6/8/6/139686_rendered.jpg 415w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/230x153/6/8/6/139686_rendered.jpg 230w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/320x213/6/8/6/139686_rendered.jpg 320w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/375x250/6/8/6/139686_rendered.jpg 375w" width="415" height="277" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/exhibition-chemistry/an-icebreaker-for-thermodynamics/3009681.article">An icebreaker for thermodynamics</a></h2><p class="intro">Your students can learn a lot of chemistry from watching water freeze</p></div></li><li class="last"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/exhibition-chemistry/hot-ice/2000049.article" class="image layoutIcon videoLayout"><img alt="'eic' spelt out in sodium acetate crystals" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 50vw, (max-width: 768px) 10vw, (max-width: 1024px) 15vw, (max-width: 1280px) 20vw, (min-width: 1281px) 21vw, 100vw" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/0/0/0/109000_0413-eic_exhibition-chem_300tb.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/0/0/0/109000_0413-eic_exhibition-chem_300tb.jpg 415w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/230x153/0/0/0/109000_0413-eic_exhibition-chem_300tb.jpg 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