Having taught in the UK and abroad, I've experienced teaching many different syllabi including SABIS, AQA, WJEC and Cambridge. I develop resources to help teachers model key concepts, provide practice for students and include answers to help students self-assess their work. Planning for a 27 lesson week can be stressful to say the least, so I hope you find my resources useful. Thank you for choosing my lesson/s, I hope they enrich your teaching practice and make your life easier.
Having taught in the UK and abroad, I've experienced teaching many different syllabi including SABIS, AQA, WJEC and Cambridge. I develop resources to help teachers model key concepts, provide practice for students and include answers to help students self-assess their work. Planning for a 27 lesson week can be stressful to say the least, so I hope you find my resources useful. Thank you for choosing my lesson/s, I hope they enrich your teaching practice and make your life easier.
This PowerPoint is an essential teaching aid for understanding energy calculations in chemistry. It guides students through calculating energy changes using bond energies and determining whether a reaction is exothermic or endothermic.
The resource covers key learning objectives: explaining why bond breaking is endothermic and bond making is exothermic, analyzing reactions in terms of energy transfer, and performing accurate energy change calculations using the correct units (kJ/mol). It includes definitions, worked examples, and practice problems to reinforce understanding. Starter activities prompt students to review concepts like activation energy, reaction profiles, and the energy changes associated with chemical processes.
Students will work with bond energy values to calculate energy changes in various reactions, such as combustion and synthesis. They will also interpret the significance of negative and positive energy changes, linking them to exothermic and endothermic processes. The resource highlights the importance of bond energy in understanding chemical reactivity and energy conservation.
This ‘.pptx’ file is fully editable, enabling teachers to adapt the content to specific curricula or student needs. It’s ideal for high school chemistry lessons and is aligned with many science specifications. This resource has been refined for clarity and engagement, ensuring its relevance as a tool for teaching energy changes in chemical reactions.
This PowerPoint presentation provides a comprehensive introduction to electrolysis, making it an essential tool for secondary school students learning this fundamental chemistry concept. The resource breaks down the principles of electrolysis, its industrial applications, and the processes involved in ionic compounds.
The lesson begins with clear learning objectives, including defining electrolysis, describing the movement of ions, and explaining why this process requires ionic compounds to be molten or in an aqueous solution. Starter activities engage students with foundational questions about ionic and covalent compounds, ions, and the role of electricity in chemical reactions.
Key topics covered include:
Definition of Electrolysis: Students learn that electrolysis involves using electricity to break down ionic compounds (electrolytes) into their constituent elements.
Electrolysis Components: The roles of the anode (positive electrode), cathode (negative electrode), and electrolyte are explained in detail. Concepts such as cations (positive ions) moving to the cathode and anions (negative ions) moving to the anode are introduced with mnemonic aids like “PANIC” (Positive Anode, Negative Is Cathode).
Demonstrations and Applications: Practical examples include the electrolysis of molten sodium chloride and potassium chloride. Students observe how different ions move and interact at the electrodes, forming elements like chlorine gas and sodium metal.
Industrial Relevance: The presentation highlights electrolysis as a critical industrial process used to extract elements like aluminium and chlorine from their ores.
Interactive elements, such as gap-fill activities, diagrams, and guided demonstrations, enhance engagement and understanding. Students are also encouraged to apply their knowledge through practice questions and structured tasks.
Available as a PowerPoint file (.pptx), this resource is aligned with curriculum standards and regularly updated to ensure relevance. It is ideal for teachers aiming to deliver engaging lessons on electrolysis, helping students grasp this vital chemistry topic.
Enhance your IB Chemistry DP exam preparation with these multiple-choice test papers covering Structures 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3 of the 2025 syllabus. Ideal for teachers and students, this resource includes:
A 30-mark Standard Level (SL) paper to be completed in 50 minutes.
A 40-mark Higher Level (HL) paper to be completed in 65 minutes.
Comprehensive mark schemes for both SL and HL papers.
A generic answer sheet for students to record their responses.
Perfect for in-class assessments or practice exams, these papers are designed to reflect the new IB Chemistry format for first assessment in 2025. Get your students exam-ready with these structured and time-effective resources!
PowerPoint that covers the following learning objectives:
Describe what the reactivity series is and the order of metals within it.
Define what a displacement reaction is.
Predict where displacement reactions occur.
Write word equations to represent displacement reactions.
Includes questions, answers, explanations and examples.
This is made for a GCSE chemistry class.
PowerPoint that covers the following learning objectives:
Describe the reaction between metals and oxygen and write the word and symbol equation for this.
Describe the reaction between metals and water and write the word and symbol equation for this.
Deduce the order of reactivity for metals reacting with oxygen and with water.
Includes questions, answers, word equation practice and chemical symbol equation practice.
This is made for a GCSE chemistry class.
This PowerPoint resource, Lesson 1 - Rates of Reaction, introduces students to the concept of reaction rates in chemistry. Designed for secondary-level science classes, this resource helps students define key terms such as reactants, products, and rate of reaction, while also exploring methods for measuring reaction rates using real-world examples.
The lesson includes engaging activities like graph plotting, calculating gradients, and analyzing reaction data to determine the mean and instantaneous rates of reaction. Students will develop critical analytical skills by interpreting graphs and calculating the gradient of tangents to measure reaction rates at specific points. Key methods for measuring reaction rates, including gas collection, mass loss, and time-to-precipitate formation, are thoroughly explained and accompanied by visual examples.
This resource also features interactive starter activities, extension challenges, and plenary tasks, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the topic while catering to varying student abilities. It is compatible with most devices, provided in a .pptx format, and can be used with software like Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides.
Last updated on 12/12/24, this resource includes updates to video links and questions for better user experience. Perfect for teachers aiming to simplify complex chemistry concepts, this resource is aligned with standard curricula and designed to enhance both classroom and independent learning.
Group 0: Noble Gases is a comprehensive and interactive PowerPoint resource designed for GCSE-level chemistry students. This lesson focuses on the unique properties, reactivity, and applications of noble gases, aligning with the AQA curriculum.
The lesson begins with engaging starter activities that review atomic structure and prompt students to identify why noble gases are unreactive. Learning objectives include:
Defining noble gases and understanding their electronic configurations.
Explaining their chemical inertness based on their full outer electron shells.
Exploring real-world uses, such as helium in balloons and argon in lightbulbs.
Core content highlights:
The physical properties of noble gases, such as being colorless, monoatomic, and non-flammable.
Trends in boiling and melting points down the group, explained through atomic size and intermolecular forces.
Practical applications that showcase the relevance of noble gases in everyday life.
The resource includes fill-in-the-blank activities, video-based questions, and thought-provoking practice tasks. Students analyze trends, predict properties of unobserved elements, and answer questions about boiling points, density, and atomic radii. Advanced questions challenge students to explain rare noble gas compounds, encouraging critical thinking.
Formatted as a .pptx file, this PowerPoint is compatible with most devices and ideal for classroom use or independent study. It features modern visuals, real-world examples, and interactive tasks that make chemistry engaging and accessible.
Perfect for teachers seeking a detailed, curriculum-aligned resource, this lesson provides a clear understanding of the noble gases and their significance in chemistry and beyond.
This PowerPoint presentation offers an in-depth exploration of the combustion of hydrocarbons, making it an ideal resource for secondary school chemistry lessons. It covers the fundamental concepts of complete and incomplete combustion, emphasizing their differences, practical applications, and the potential dangers associated with incomplete combustion.
The lesson begins with clear learning objectives, including writing and balancing word and symbol equations for hydrocarbon combustion, describing the testing methods for combustion products, and explaining the lethal effects of carbon monoxide produced during incomplete combustion. Starter activities engage students with thought-provoking questions about the properties of hydrocarbons, such as flammability, viscosity, and boiling points relative to chain length.
The presentation includes detailed explanations of the chemical reactions involved in combustion, highlighting the oxidation processes of carbon and hydrogen. It provides guidance on how to write equations for complete and incomplete combustion, with examples such as methane, propane, and butane. Tests for identifying combustion products, such as the use of limewater for carbon dioxide and anhydrous copper sulfate for water, are also demonstrated.
Key safety aspects are addressed, including the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning, the importance of regular boiler servicing, and the use of carbon monoxide detectors. The resource emphasizes the practical implications of combustion processes, making connections to real-world applications and hazards.
Multimedia elements, such as video links, enhance the learning experience by providing visual demonstrations of combustion tests. This PowerPoint file (.pptx) is designed to align with educational specifications, ensuring relevance and clarity for both teachers and students. Updated content makes this an excellent tool for delivering engaging and informative lessons on hydrocarbon combustion.
This comprehensive PowerPoint presentation, is an engaging teaching resource designed for chemistry students to master the concept of the mole. The lesson begins with a clear definition of what a mole represents in chemistry and its importance for understanding substances at the atomic level. Using Avogadro’s constant, students will explore the numerical value of a mole (6.02 x 10²³) and its real-world applications.
The resource includes visually appealing slides, interactive starter activities, and step-by-step problem-solving examples to reinforce key learning objectives. Activities challenge students to calculate moles, mass, and the relative atomic or formula mass of elements and compounds. Exercises range from balancing equations to solving mole problems of varying difficulty, catering to learners at different levels.
Additionally, the presentation integrates external resources like the educational video “Just How Small Is an Atom?” to enhance understanding. The included questions are fully solved, offering both guided practice and self-assessment opportunities.
This resource is ideal for classroom instruction or independent study. It is suitable for GCSE-level students or equivalent and aligns with chemistry curriculum standards. The file format is a PowerPoint (.pptx), ensuring compatibility with most educational devices and software. Perfect for teachers seeking a dynamic way to explain the mole concept and for students aiming to strengthen their foundational chemistry knowledge.
This PowerPoint provides a detailed and interactive guide to understanding the principles and processes of electrolysis. It is specifically tailored for chemistry students learning to predict products, describe ion movements, and write balanced half-equations for the reactions at electrodes.
Key learning objectives include:
Predicting the products of the electrolysis of various solutions.
Explaining the movement of ions during the electrolysis of brine (sodium chloride solution).
Writing and classifying half-equations at the electrodes, identifying reactions as oxidation or reduction.
The resource is packed with engaging starter activities, clear definitions, rules for product prediction, and worked examples. Students will explore the differences between molten and aqueous electrolytes, identify products based on reactivity, and learn how ions interact at the electrodes. Detailed explanations guide learners through writing and balancing half-equations, such as for the electrolysis of brine, and highlight the practical applications of products like chlorine and sodium hydroxide.
Designed for high school chemistry lessons, this ‘.pptx’ file is aligned with many science curricula and is ideal for direct instruction, group activities, or independent practice. It includes review questions to consolidate learning and check comprehension. The resource is editable, allowing teachers to customize content for their specific teaching needs. This PowerPoint has been enhanced for clarity and user engagement, making it a valuable tool for understanding the electrolysis of aqueous solutions.
-Recognise hazard symbols and match the symbol to its meaning.
-Describe safety precautions that should be taken when handling substances, based on their hazard symbols.
Learning Objectives:
State that materials are made up of particles.
Describe how the features of the particles can affect the properties.
Evaluate particle models.
Learning objectives:
To be able to describe what a physical property is.
To be able to define common properties.
To be able to describe the properties of metals and non-metals.
This engaging PowerPoint lesson is designed to help students master the fundamental concepts of ionic compounds. Perfect for secondary school chemistry classes, it features clear explanations, practical examples, and interactive tasks that align with key curriculum standards.
What’s Covered:
Understanding Ionic Compounds:
Explore the formation of ionic compounds and deduce their chemical formulae using examples like magnesium oxide and potassium chloride.
Learn about polyatomic ions, including sulphate and nitrate.
Ionic Bonding and Lattices:
Examine the arrangement of ions in giant ionic lattices, focusing on sodium chloride’s 3D structure.
Compare various models (2D, 3D, ball-and-stick, dot-and-cross), discussing their advantages and limitations.
Learning Objectives:
Deduce the formula of common ionic compounds.
Represent ionic structures with models and diagrams.
Understand the limitations of different representational methods.
Interactive Activities:
Starter questions and practice problems for deducing chemical formulae.
Creative tasks like building ionic lattices with molymod kits.
Exam-style questions to consolidate understanding.
Why This Resource?
Aligned with secondary school chemistry curricula, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
Flexible usage: Ideal for guided lessons, homework, or revision.
Promotes active learning through hands-on activities and real-world applications.
File Type: PowerPoint (.pptx)
Updated: December 2024 – Includes additional examples, enhanced visuals, and video integration for interactive learning.
This resource is an excellent choice for teachers looking to make the topic of ionic compounds both accessible and engaging for their students!
This engaging PowerPoint presentation on Metallic Bonding provides an in-depth exploration of how metal atoms bond and the resulting properties of metals. It offers a complete lesson plan for secondary school students, including clear learning objectives, interactive starter activities, and comprehensive content explanations. Key topics include the definition of metallic bonding, the concept of delocalized electrons, the formation of giant lattices, and the physical properties of metals such as malleability, ductility, conductivity, and high melting/boiling points.
Designed to align with chemistry curricula, the resource also introduces alloys, explaining their composition, properties, and the science behind their hardness compared to pure metals. Students are encouraged to apply their understanding through review questions, practical examples, and opportunities to draw diagrams. This resource demystifies concepts such as the sea of delocalized electrons and their role in the unique characteristics of metals.
Perfect for teachers and students, this PowerPoint (.pptx file) is editable, making it easy to tailor to specific classroom needs. Updated recently to enhance usability and content accuracy, this resource is suitable for lessons, revision, or independent study. It is particularly useful for visual learners, with detailed diagrams and examples that bring the topic to life.
Whether used for classroom instruction or exam preparation, this presentation provides a robust foundation in understanding metallic bonding and its applications.
This PowerPoint resource, introduces key concepts in chemistry, making it perfect for secondary-level science lessons. Students will learn the differences between pure substances, mixtures, and formulations, supported by engaging definitions, examples, and real-world applications.
The resource begins with an interactive starter activity to review key ideas, such as the role of boiling and melting points in determining substance purity. It then delves into the distinctions between elements, compounds, and mixtures, accompanied by examples like mineral water, air, and paracetamol. The lesson also defines formulations as mixtures designed for specific purposes and includes relatable examples, such as toothpaste and paint, with their components and functions detailed.
To enhance understanding, the resource incorporates data analysis tasks, allowing students to interpret melting and boiling point ranges to identify substances as pure or impure. Students are challenged to apply their learning through practice and extension questions, ensuring a thorough grasp of the topic.
Formatted as a .pptx file, the resource is compatible with PowerPoint and Google Slides, making it accessible across devices. Last updated in December 2024, it includes updated examples and exercises to align with curriculum requirements. Ideal for educators seeking a comprehensive, interactive, and student-friendly resource, this PowerPoint bridges theoretical knowledge and practical understanding, promoting critical thinking and engagement in chemistry topics.
This resource bundle offers six meticulously crafted lessons to help students excel in quantitative chemistry. Designed for secondary school learners, it provides clear explanations, practical examples, and interactive activities, making it ideal for teaching, independent study, or revision.
What’s Included:
Conservation of Mass:
Explore how mass remains unchanged during chemical reactions. Practical examples and engaging exercises ensure students grasp this core principle.
Ar, Mr, and Calculating Percentage Mass of an Element in a Compound:
Learn to calculate relative atomic mass (Ar) and molecular mass (Mr), and determine the percentage composition of elements within compounds.
The Mole and Calculations Involving Mass, Moles, and Molar Mass:
Simplify the concept of the mole with worked examples that show how to calculate the mass, number of moles, and Ar/Mr, supported by ample practice questions.
Reacting Masses in Equations:
Use balanced chemical equations to determine the masses of reactants and products, connecting theory with real-world applications.
Counting Atoms, Writing, and Balancing Equations:
Help students confidently write and balance chemical equations while understanding the role of coefficients and subscripts in counting atoms.
Concentration of Solutions:
Dive into solution chemistry with lessons on calculating concentration, mass, and volume, supported by examples and real-life contexts like dilutions and mixing solutions.
Why Choose This Bundle?
Each lesson includes starter activities, exam-style questions, and step-by-step worked examples.
Topics are aligned with GCSE chemistry curricula, ensuring comprehensive coverage of key quantitative skills.
Flexible usage: Perfect for guided teaching, revision sessions, or targeted intervention.
File Type: PowerPoint (.pptx)
Updated: December 2024 – New lessons on concentration and balancing equations have been added.
Equip your students with the tools they need to confidently tackle quantitative chemistry and achieve success in their exams and beyond!
Lesson 1 Counting Atoms, Writing Equations and Balancing Equations
Lesson 2 - Conservation of Mass
Lesson 3 - Ar, Mr and Calculating % Mass of an Element in a Compound
Lesson 4 - The Mole and Calculating Number of Moles, Mass or Ar/Mr
Lesson 5 - Reacting Masses in Equations
Lesson 6 - Concentration of Solutions
This detailed PowerPoint presentation, is an essential resource for chemistry students to master core concepts. The lesson is structured to help learners define and apply relative atomic mass (Ar) and relative formula mass (Mr), utilizing the periodic table effectively. Students will also learn to calculate the percentage mass of elements within compounds, making it a versatile tool for foundational chemistry education.
Key learning objectives include:
Defining Ar and Mr.
Identifying atomic and mass numbers using the periodic table.
Calculating relative formula masses of compounds, even those with brackets.
Determining the percentage mass of elements in chemical compounds.
The presentation includes engaging starter activities, such as balancing equations and calculating subatomic particles for elements, followed by detailed explanations and worked examples. For instance, students will calculate the percentage mass of hydrogen in water (H₂O) and oxygen in glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆), reinforcing real-world applications.
Designed for GCSE-level chemistry or equivalent, this resource provides practice questions with answers, ranging from simple calculations to more complex problems involving multiple atoms. It ensures a step-by-step understanding of concepts and offers a robust platform for both classroom instruction and independent study.
The file format is PowerPoint (.pptx), compatible with most educational devices. This update includes enhanced examples and refined content for greater clarity and engagement. Perfect for educators aiming to deliver dynamic lessons and for students striving to excel in chemistry.
Includes testing for:
Cations
Anions
Gas tests
Test for Water
Testing for Purity of Water
Flame Tests
Question on one side, answer on the other.
Print double sided (flip along long side of paper).
