Here's a sweet lesson plan to explore solutes and solvents. Using candies and water, learners observe properties of parts of the solution as the candies dissolve. They then modify the setup and note variations in the solution. 

How do properties of water change in space? Learners explore the concept of chromatography in the installment of Christa's Lost Lessons series as they learn about capillary action. They compare findings from an in-class experiment or...

Scientists require specific chemical solutions for their experiments. In the seventh and final installment in a series that integrates chemistry and algebra II, scholars learn to set up a system of equations to solve the volume of a...

To tape or to glue? Finally, an answer to a very sticky question. The narrator of a short, entertaining video offers insight into the science of adhesion.

There's no need to water down the resource. A tutorial takes learners through the process of creating dilutions for any solution. Specifically, it focuses on serial dilutions with successive factors of 10.

Now it becomes crystal clear why the unit is called Mixtures and Solutions. The fifth installment of a six-part unit explores mixtures and solutions. After viewing a demonstration on mixing pebbles with water, salt with water, and...

Being essential for life is only one of water's many amazing properties! Why is water so versatile? Biology scholars discover the myriad of uses for water and the properties that make them possible. Content includes density, surface...

Explore particle motion between solute and solvents. An interactive simulation allows learners to observe the motion of solute particles as they interact with the solvent particles. It provides an option for including Brownian dynamics...

Immerse your chemistry class in the world of organic chemistry! Science scholars isolate acetaminophen from an over-the-counter sample during an intense and interesting lab. Groups use many different separation and analysis techniques to...

Encourage your classes to be laundry helpers! Learners explore the chemistry of stain removal with a lab investigation. By identifying the components of the stain, they identify the most effective solute for its removal.

Water is life! How is one small molecule responsible for so many big things? Socratica's series on biology presents a fascinating look at the universal solvent. From its adhesive properties caused by hydrogen bonding to its ability to...

Don't break your concentration when learning about solutions. Pupils watch a video in the JFR Science series that explains what solutions are and how to calculate solution concentrations. The resource covers solubility and molar...

What could be so difficult about preparing a solution? Show science scholars the proper way to prepare standard solutions using a video from JFR Science. The narrator discusses solution preparation using a solid solute as well as...

What makes air fresh or not so fresh? The solution is solution chemistry! Explore homogeneous mixtures with a video from the JFR Science series. The narrator explains a variety of solution terms, how to classify solutions, and how people...

What makes one acid stronger than another? Pupils peruse the property of pH through a video from the JFR Science playlist. The narrator explains what is meant by a neutral pH, what that looks like from a chemical standpoint, and how...

Time to come clean! Scholars continue preparing the shampoo they created in the previous two lessons. The purpose of this stage is to calculate the perfect amount of additive to make the shampoo lather. 

From molecules to nanotubes, an engaging unit explores the world of tiny science. Fifteen hands-on experiments and lessons engage young scientists as they learn chemistry. Discussions, worksheets, and data analysis reinforce the concepts...

Looking for a well-balanced resource about solubility equilibrium? Solution scholars examine the factors that affect solubility and Le Chatelier's Principle in a short video. The content includes soluble and insoluble compounds,...

Is your chemistry class finding it hard to concentrate these days? Give a short molarity video a try! Pupils learn the basics of the molarity calculation as they work along with the narrator.

Explore the importance of a concentration gradient in the rates of dissolution. Using the ocean ecosystem, learners study rates of dissolution around coral reefs. A hands-on experiment helps individuals discover the effects of changing a...

This lesson has a nice ring to it! Teach your class about the important solvent, benzene, in a short, informative video. Young organic chemists learn the structure of the benzene ring through various acceptable representations. The...

Ready to mix it up? Learners step up to the plate and show what they know in the 12th installment of a 14-part series covering the states of matter. The quiz contains four questions testing the basics of emulsion chemistry.

The Universal Solvent? Module nine of a 14-part video series involving solids, liquids, and gases is packed full of useful hydration information. The narrator explains such concepts as water solubility, hydrogen bonding, and polarity.

Let's stick together! Pupils become immersed in the world of emulsifiers as they complete part 11 of a 14-part series of videos discussing the states of matter. The narrator describes common emulsions and how emulsifiers work to hold all...