Carbon, the base for all organic compounds, exists in nature in its purest form as graphite or diamonds. The 25th lesson in a series of 36 teaches pupils the nomenclature of organic compounds. Learners read about how to use the IUPAC...

Le Chatelier's interest in thermodynamics and building materials such as cement and plaster led to the Le Chatelier Principle in 1884. Activity 13 in a series of 36 extensively explores chemical equilibrium. Learners read about...

Newton's Laws get the rocket to work, but do they serve any other functions? A six-page resource classifies rockets by the type of propellant they use. It then describes applications of Newton's Laws of Motion, both in the...

From the start of the Industrial Revolution, it only took 147 years for someone to invent plastic. This may seem like a long time, but in the history of inventing or discovering new materials, this is incredibly fast. An informative and...

Aqua regia, or royal water in Latin, is a solvent that can dissolve solid gold and platinum into a solution. Activity nine in a series of 36 allows classes to learn, through readings and answering questions, what a solution is and the...

Scientific studies show the older we get, the more acidic we become. The activity extensively teaches high schoolers about acids and bases. By the end of the 14th installment of 36, they can define and explain three concepts of...

A detailed description of the different types of chemical reactions in organic and inorganic chemistry.

This resource lists the different types of chemical reactions and gives examples of chemical changes that are seen in everyday life.

What is a chemical reaction? Learn about chemical equations, the four types of chemical reactions, and other fun facts.

Acting as an overview from the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, this site seeks to answer the question, what is a reversible reaction? Acting as part of a larger informative site on equilibrium, various topics are addressed including...

Explains what a single replacement, or displacement, reaction is; describes the two types - cation and anion replacement reactions; and gives examples of chemical reaction equations for each.

What is a catalyst? This Khan Academy resource includes examples of enzymes, acid-base catalysis, and heterogeneous (or surface) catalysis.

A brief description of synthesis reactions with a couple of examples. Scroll up or down to see this page's other content related to ionic reactions.

This site provides a detailed overview of chemical reactions. Content explores what a reaction is, as well as different types of reactions, reaction rates, how to measure compounds to create a reaction, and "stuff" you can add to a...

A very useful site that includes examples of replacement reactions as well as exercises for practicing balancing replacement reactions.

Explains what is meant by a double displacement reaction and gives some examples.

This chemistry tutorial describes decomposition reactions with two examples.

What is a chemical bond? Learn about the structure of an atom, why bonds are formed, and the different types of chemical bonds.

Explains what a decomposition is and gives examples of different types and their chemical equations.

This resource describes an organization that is involved in studies and treatments of allergies. Research and education are also important parts of this organization.

This site explores the classification of igneous rocks. Content addresses classification based on color and texture, mineral composition, and chemical composition.