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This comprehensive PowerPoint resource on Covalent Bonding is designed to help students understand how non-metal atoms form bonds through the sharing of electrons. It provides a structured lesson plan that includes starter activities, clear explanations, and interactive learning objectives. Key topics covered include the definition of covalent bonding, how bonds form, and detailed instructions for drawing dot-and-cross diagrams of simple molecules such as H₂, F₂, O₂, CO₂, CH₄, NH₃, and H₂O. The presentation is ideal for secondary school science students and aligns with chemistry curricula focused on bonding and molecular structures. Starter activities engage students by reinforcing prior knowledge, such as properties of metals and metallic bonding, while guiding them to categorize compounds as ionic or covalent. The slides are rich with examples and include step-by-step modeling of covalent bonding, which aids visual learners in grasping the concept. Updated for clarity and usability, this PowerPoint includes review questions to consolidate learning and practice. It is a ready-to-use resource for teachers, complete with editable slides to tailor the content to specific classroom needs. The file format is .pptx, ensuring compatibility with most devices and software. Perfect for lessons, revision, or self-study, this resource makes understanding covalent bonding accessible and engaging for students.

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PowerPoint that covers power and the cost of electricity for a KS3 level class. The starter revisits efficiency and energy stores from previous lessons to enhance memory recall. The power equation (power = energy transferred / time) is covered with an example of how to show working out. Slides include rearranging the equation and unit conversions. The cost equation (cost = power x time x cost per kWh) is also covered. Answers are included.

PowerPoint that covers the following learning objectives: Describe the reaction between metal and acid using an ionic equation. Determine and explain which species is oxidised and which species (metal atom or ion) is reduced in a reaction in terms of electron transfer. Includes questions, answers, examples and explanations. This is made for a GCSE chemistry class. If you could spare 5 minutes, please review this resource, to help my online presence grow! :)

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This comprehensive PowerPoint resource (.pptx) is designed to help students understand the phenomenon of light refraction, suitable for middle and high school physics classes. It includes engaging content to explain how light changes speed and direction when transitioning between different media, like air and glass, emphasizing key concepts such as bending towards or away from the normal. The resource features: Learning objectives: Students will describe and explain refraction and learn to draw accurate refraction diagrams. Starter activity: Thought-provoking questions to compare the angle of incidence and refraction and explore differences in density between air and glass. Interactive diagrams: Tasks for students to complete refraction diagrams and visualize effects like the apparent depth of objects in water. Real-life applications: Examples like why a pencil appears broken in water and the visual effects of light bending. Practice questions: Designed to test understanding, with solutions provided for effective feedback. Updated recently, this PowerPoint includes detailed notes, diagrams, and practice exercises, making it an ideal resource for introducing refraction in a physics lesson or revising the topic. Perfect for classroom teaching or independent study!

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