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Meddling with Molecules

Work done in this Nuffield 13 - 16 module followed from the S unit called ‘Particles at work’. This D unit provided enough material for eight double periods during a Further Science course and built on the content of the S units for Single Science. The teachers’ guide included five worksheets to supplement the students’ booklet.

Contents
1. Examining starch molecules
2. Breaking up starch molecules
3. Sorting maltose from glucose
4. What has happened to the starch molecules?
5. Breaking up glucose molecules
6. Data related to molecular size
7. Alcohol in society
8. How animals use glucose

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