All RSC Education articles in Education in Chemistry – September 2025
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OpinionFoster deeper comprehension and engagement with oracy
It’s time to recognise speaking and listening as a cornerstone of learning science
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IdeasWays to teach atoms and ions
Use these six approaches to ensure learners master ion formation at 14–16
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NewsCreative exercises to connect concepts in organic chemistry
Learn how to use purposeful prompts to encourage students to make meaningful connections between newly learned and previously covered ideas
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InterviewMeet the technician who wants a diamond knife
Lead science technician and Cub Scout leader Lisa shares her top tip for teachers and the most memorable risk assessment she’s ever done
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IdeasHow to write effective multiple choice questions
Quiz your students and improve their understanding with our seven tips for crafting assessment questions and answers
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NewsReversing our reliance on fractional distillation of crude oil
Scientists use semi-permeable polymer membrane and reverse osmosis to separate mixtures of hydrocarbons and save energy
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OpinionDevelop key scientific skills with practical videos
Enhance understanding, revise key content and inspire budding scientists with core practical videos for 14–16 learners
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ArticleUse tech to improve investigation and graph drawing
Let technology take the strain with these time-saving and inclusive approaches to practical work, says Wendy Winnard
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IdeasGet particular about nanoparticles
Be creative when demonstrating coarse, fine and nanoparticles – make a model
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ArticleWhat are forever chemicals?
Discover the positives and negatives of PFAS and how scientists are mitigating their risks
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FeatureFlipped learning builds solid foundations
Discover how this approach can boost learners’ understanding and engagement with the first year of post-16 chemistry
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IdeasHow to build an equilibrium simulation
Deepen your post-16 learners’ understanding of reversible chemical reactions while improving their IT skills
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IdeasImprove engagement with cognitive interest cues
Unlock your students’ scientific curiosity with lesson starters that grab their attention
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Exhibition chemistryBoiling without heating
Overcome common misconceptions about changes of state and vaporisation with water, a syringe and reduced pressure
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NewsScientists create liquid carbon on Earth for the first time
Researchers reveal breakthrough information about carbon’s most mysterious form using an ultra-powerful laser
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FeatureAre practicals becoming impractical?
Teachers’ perspectives on making experiments more practical in overloaded curriculums
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IdeasBring Hess’s cycles to life
Demystify this abstract concept for your learners in a few steps – literally
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IdeasBuild confidence with guided, active and purposeful practicals
Flip quantitative chemistry on its head with just a dropping pipette, water and coin to engage learners