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Structure and bonding OCR AS Chemistry
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Structure and bonding OCR AS Chemistry

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This complete year 12 lesson on structure and bonding includes structures and physical properties of giant ionic, giant covalent, giant metallic and simple molecular substances. The factors affecting physical properties are discussed, including structure, types of particles the lattice is built up from and the bonds or forces holding these particles together. The resource features a 52 slide animated PowerPoint that illustrates the concepts in a lively and visual way and includes a starter, learning checks, animations, clearly explained examples, a jigsaw discussion and a plenary quiz. A 15 page worksheet and answers to the exercises are provided. This resource is part of a series covering the OCR AS Chemistry specification and relates to the following sections: Module 2 – Foundations in chemistry Part 2 – Electrons, bonding and structure 2.2.2 Bonding and structure (part) Module 3 – Periodic table and energy Part 1 – the Periodic Table 3.1.1 Periodicity (part) Content covered: • Factors influencing physical properties • The way the atoms/ions are grouped together (structure) • The type of particles the lattice is built up from • The bonds or forces holding these particles together • Structure and physical properties of ionic compounds (see also topic 15) • Structures and physical properties of covalent substances including giant covalent and simple molecular structures • Diamond and graphite – structures and properties • Graphene • Metallic bonding, structure and physical properties • Summary of types of bonding • Jigsaw discussion to summarise 4 main types of structure and their properties Duration: 2 lessons Please review! Links Previous topic: Topic 19 – Intermolecular forces https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/intermolecular-forces-ocr-as-chemistry-12927621 Next topic: Topic 21 The Periodic Table past and present https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/periodic-table-past-and-present-ocr-as-chemistry-12964450
Acids, titrations and redox OCR AS Chemistry
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Acids, titrations and redox OCR AS Chemistry

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This bundle is ideal for classroom or home learning and covers the whole of the OCR A level chemistry specification sections 2.1.4 – Acids and 2.1.5 − Redox Each topic includes a fully interactive PowerPoint including starter, group activities, questions and plenary along with a worksheet and a lesson plan. Answers to all exercises are provided. Some of the resources include a PowerPoint quiz. A practical activity on titration is also included. This bundle is the third in a series covering the OCR AS Chemistry specification and relates to the following sections: Module 2 – Foundations in chemistry Part 1 – Atoms and reactions 2.1.4 – Acids (whole) 2.1.5 Redox (whole) Content covered Acids and bases • Definitions of acid, base, alkali and salt • Formulae of acids, bases, alkalis and salts • The relationship between bases and alkalis • The pH scale • Everyday examples of acids and bases • Weak and strong acids • Diprotic acids • Writing and balancing neutralization reactions (including acid-carbonate reactions) • Ionic equations Acid-base titrations • Titration and uses • Standard solution • Glassware and procedure for titration with detailed hints for technique • Reading burette • Recording titration results and calculating the mean • Titration calculations • Examples of structured and unstructured calculations • Revision of calculations involving masses and volumes • Practical titration activity • Evaluation of titration experiment • Uncertainties and calculating % uncertainties • Procedural errors Redox • Redox definition in terms of electron transfer • Oxidation numbers and how to calculate them • Oxidation number in chemical names • Redox definition in terms of oxidation number • Using oxidation numbers to identify redox reactions and determine what has been oxidised and reduced • Oxidising and reducing agents • Disproportionation as oxidation and reduction of the same element Links Previous bundle: Moles, masses, concentrations, gas volumes and reactions https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/moles-masses-concentrations-gas-volumes-and-reactions-12404451 Next bundle: Electrons and bonding https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/electrons-and-bonding-ocr-as-chemistry-12605443 Next topic Topic 14 – Electron configuration – shells, sub-shells and orbitals https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/electron-configuration-shells-sub-shells-and-orbitals-ocr-as-chemistry-12207312
Bond enthalpies OCR AS Chemistry
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Bond enthalpies OCR AS Chemistry

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This complete year 12 lesson on bond enthalpies covers part of OCR section 3.2.1 (Enthalpy changes). It includes the energetics topics: making and breaking covalent bonds, average bond enthalpies, calculations involving bond enthalpies and their limitations. It features a 25 slide interactive PowerPoint that illustrates the concepts in a lively, visual and systematic way and includes a starter, learning checks, clearly explained examples, including example calculations ,and a plenary discussion. An 8 page worksheet and answers to the exercises are provided. This resource is part of a series covering the OCR AS Chemistry specification and relates to the following sections: Module 3 – Periodic table and energy Part 2 – Physical chemistry 3.2.1 – Enthalpy changes Content covered: • Making covalent bonds (exothermic) and breaking covalent bonds (endothermic) • Overall enthalpy change linked to relative enthalpies of breaking and making bonds – enthalpy profile diagram • Average bond enthalpies and why they differ from actual bond enthalpies • Factors affecting average bond enthalpies • Calculations involving bond enthalpies • Limitations of bond enthalpy calculations • Plenary discussion about why there is a constant increase in the enthalpy change of combustion of alcohols for each CH2 group added Duration: 1 lesson Please review! Links Previous topic: Topic 26 – Experimental determination of enthalpy changes OCR AS chemistry https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12517135 Next topic: Topic 28 – Hess’s Law https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12608484 Free resource - Standard form, decimal places and significant figures https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12405507
Electrons and bonding OCR AS Chemistry
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Electrons and bonding OCR AS Chemistry

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This bundle is ideal for classroom or home learning and covers electron configuration, ionic bonding, covalent bonding and shapes of molecules. It includes all of the OCR A level chemistry specification section 2.2.1 and part of 2.1.2. Each topic includes a fully interactive PowerPoint including starter, group activities, questions and plenary along with a worksheet. Answers to all exercises are provided. Three of the resources include a PowerPoint quiz. This bundle is part of a series covering the OCR AS Chemistry specification and relates to the following sections: Module 2 – Foundations in chemistry / Part 2 – Electrons, bonding and structure 2.2.1 Electron structure and part of 2.2.2 – Bonding and structure Content covered: Electron configuration – shells, sub-shells and orbitals • Energy levels • Main shells, sub-shells and orbitals • Rules for filling orbitals • Electron configurations of atoms and ions • Deducing electron configuration using the Periodic Table • Relationship of electron configuration to the Periodic Table Ionic bonding • Bonding and the Periodic Table • Predicting ionic formulae • Definition of ionic bonding • Dot-and-cross diagrams – some of them animated • Half equations • Giant ionic lattice • Physical properties of ionic compounds including o melting point o electrical conductivity o solubility in polar and non-polar solvents Covalent bonding • Definition of a covalent bond • Single, double and triple covalent bonds • Lone pairs • How to construct dot-and-cross diagrams • Dative covalent or coordinate bonds • The Octet Rule and exceptions • Average bond enthalpies Shapes of molecules and ions • Electron pair repulsion theory (VSEPR) • Effect of lone pairs on shape • Model answer to exam question • How to draw simple shapes in 3D • Bond angles Links Next lesson – free resource: Topic 18 – Electronegativity and polarity (in preparation)
Electrons, bonding and structure
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Electrons, bonding and structure

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This bundle is ideal for classroom or home learning and covers electron configuration, ionic bonding, covalent bonding, shapes of molecules, electronegativity and bond polarity, intermolecular forces, structure and bonding. It includes all of the OCR A level chemistry specification section 2.2, as well as part of 3.1.1. Each topic includes a fully interactive PowerPoint including starter, group activities, questions and plenary along with a worksheet. Answers to all exercises are provided. Some of the resources include a PowerPoint quiz. This bundle is part of a series covering the OCR AS Chemistry specification and relates to the following sections: Module 2 – Foundations in chemistry / Part 2 – Electrons, bonding and structure 2.2.1 Electron structure and 2.2.2 Bonding and structure Module 3 – The Periodic table and energy / Part 1 –The Periodic Table 3.1.1 (Periodicity) Content covered: Electron configuration - shells, sub-shells and orbitals • Energy levels • Main shells, sub-shells and orbitals • Rules for filling orbitals • Electron configurations of atoms and ions • Deducing electron configuration using the Periodic Table • Relationship of electron configuration to the Periodic Table Ionic bonding • Bonding and the Periodic Table • Predicting ionic formulae • Definition of ionic bonding • Dot-and-cross diagrams – some of them animated • Half equations • Giant ionic lattice • Physical properties of ionic compounds including: • melting point • electrical conductivity • solubility in polar and non-polar solvents Covalent bonding • Definition of a covalent bond • Single, double and triple covalent bonds • Lone pairs • How to construct dot-and-cross diagrams • Dative covalent or coordinate bonds • The Octet Rule and exceptions • Average bond enthalpies Shapes of molecules and ions • Electron pair repulsion theory (VSEPR) • Effect of lone pairs on shape • Model answer to exam question • How to draw simple shapes in 3D • Bond angles Electronegativity and bond polarity • Definition of electronegativity • Atomic core and calculation of core charge • Factors affecting electronegativity • Pauling scale of electronegativity • Electronegativity and bond polarity • Non-polar and polar covalent bonds • Electronegativity and bonding type (including intermediate bonding) • Polarity of molecules from the bond polarities and the molecular shape • Predicting whether a molecule will have an overall dipole from its symmetry Intermolecular forces • What are intermolecular forces? • Strengths of bonds and intermolecular forces • Types of intermolecular forces • Induced dipole-dipole interactions (London (dispersion) forces) • How London forces arise • Factors affecting strength of London forces • Permanent dipole-dipole interactions • How permanent dipole-dipole interactions arise • How intermolecular forces affect properties • Hydrogen bonding • What’s special about hydrogen bonds • Effects of hydrogen bonds on properties • Special properties of water • Summary of intermolecular forces • Predicting the type of intermolecular forces Structure and bonding • Factors influencing physical properties • The way the atoms/ions are grouped together (structure) • The type of particles the solid is built up from • The bonds or forces holding these particles together • Structure and physical properties of ionic compounds (see also topic 15) • Structures and physical properties of covalent substances including giant covalent and simple molecular • Diamond and graphite – structures and properties • Graphene • Metallic bonding, structure and physical properties • Summary of types of bonding • Jigsaw discussion to summarise 4 main types of structure and their properties Links Next lesson – free resource: Topic 21 – the Periodic Table past and present https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/periodic-table-past-and-present-ocr-as-chemistry-12964450
Electron configuration – shells, sub-shells and orbitals OCR AS Chemistry
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Electron configuration – shells, sub-shells and orbitals OCR AS Chemistry

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This complete lesson on electron configuration, shells, sub-shells and orbitals is ideal for classroom and home learning. It features a 46 slide interactive PowerPoint including starter, animated slides, learning checks and plenary along with a 15 page worksheet and a lesson plan. Answers to all exercises are provided. This lesson is part of a series covering the OCR AS Chemistry specification and relates to the following sections: Module 2 – Foundations in chemistry Part 2 – Electrons, bonding and structure 2.2.1 Electron structure Please review! Content covered: • Energy levels • Main shells, sub-shells and orbitals • Rules for filling orbitals • Electron configurations of atoms and ions • Deducing electron configuration using the Periodic Table • Relationship of electron configuration to the Periodic Table Duration: 1 lesson Links Previous lesson: Topic 13 – Redox https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/redox-ocr-as-chemistry-12409890 Next lesson: Topic 15 – Ionic bonding https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12598361
Moles and reactions OCR AS Chemistry
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Moles and reactions OCR AS Chemistry

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This complete year 12 resource (2 lessons) on moles and reactions includes reacting masses, stoichiometry, molar ratios and using moles to calculate quantities from chemical reactions (mass, concentration and volume of gases). It features a 33 slide interactive PowerPoint that illustrates the concepts in a lively, visual and systematic way and includes a starter, learning checks, clearly explained example calculations, and a plenary. A 24 page worksheet and answers to all exercises are provided. This lesson is part of a series covering the OCR AS Chemistry specification and relates to the following sections: Module 2 – Foundations in chemistry Part 1 – Atoms and reactions 2.1.3 – Amount of substance Content covered: • Balanced chemical equations and stoichiometry • Molar ratios • Using molar ratio to calculate amounts in moles of reactants and products in a chemical reaction • Using molar ratio to calculate masses of reactants and products in a chemical reaction (reacting masses) • Using molar ratio to calculate volumes of gases in a chemical reaction • Flow diagrams showing steps in calculations involving quantities of reacting substances • Example calculations – clearly illustrated in a highly visual way Duration: 2 lessons Please review! Links Previous topic: topic 8 – Moles and concentrations of solutions https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/moles-and-concentration-of-solutions-ocr-as-chemistry-12391026 Next topic: topic 10 – Percentage yield and atom economy (free resource) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12745344 Free resource - standard form, decimal places and significant figures https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/standard-form-decimal-places-and-significant-figures-a-level-chemistry-12405507 Bundle covering whole of 2.1.3 – Amount of substance https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/moles-masses-concentrations-gas-volumes-and-reactions-12404451
Covalent bonding OCR AS Chemistry
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Covalent bonding OCR AS Chemistry

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This complete year 12 lesson on covalent bonding includes dot-and-cross diagrams, single, double, triple and dative covalent bonds as well as lone pairs, exceptions to the Octet Rule and bond enthalpies. It features a 37 slide animated PowerPoint that illustrates the concepts in a lively and visual way and includes a starter, learning checks, animations, clearly explained examples including dot-and-cross diagrams, and a plenary discussion. A 12 page worksheet and answers to the exercises are provided. This resource is part of a series covering the OCR AS Chemistry specification and relates to the following sections: Module 2 – Foundations in chemistry Part 2 – Electrons, bonding and structure 2.2.2 Bonding and structure Content covered: • Definition of a covalent bond • Single, double and triple covalent bonds • Lone pairs • How to construct dot-and-cross diagrams • Dative covalent or coordinate bonds • The Octet Rule and exceptions • Average bond enthalpies Duration: 1-2 lessons Please review! Links Previous topic: Topic 15 Ionic bonding OCR AS Chemistry https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12598361 Next topic: Topic 17 – Shapes of molecules and ions OCR AS Chemistry https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12220291
Formulae and equations OCR AS Chemistry
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Formulae and equations OCR AS Chemistry

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Includes a fully interactive PowerPoint quiz on writing the formulae of ions and compounds! This complete lesson is ideal for classroom or home learning. It features a 32 slide interactive PowerPoint including starter, group activities, questions and plenary along with an 8 page worksheet and a lesson plan. Answers to all exercises are provided. This lesson is part of a series covering the OCR AS Chemistry specification and relates to the following sections: Module 2 – Foundations in chemistry Part 1 – Atoms and reactions 2.1.2 Compounds, formulae and equations Please review! Content covered: • Formulae of ions • Predicting ionic charges from the Periodic Table • Writing the formulae of ionic compounds and elements • Writing and balancing equations • Common types of reaction and their equations Duration: one lesson Links Previous lesson: topic 3 – Atomic masses Next lesson: topic 5 – Amount of substance and the mole Bundle covering the whole of the OCR A level chemistry specification sections 2.1.1 and 2.1.2. (topics 1-4) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/atomic-masses-formulae-and-equations-ocr-as-chemistry-12348685
Quiz - A question of naming alkanes
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Quiz - A question of naming alkanes

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A fun quiz on naming alkanes and cycloalkanes, based on the format used by A Question of Sport in their picture quiz. Can be used as a team or individual activity, using mini whiteboards to write the answers. A linked interactive PowerPoint, with answers and explanations, is provided along with full teaching notes. Please review! Content covered: • Application of IUPAC rules of nomenclature for systematically naming organic compounds • Naming alkanes and cycloalkanes • Naming branched alkanes Duration: 20 minutes Links Complete lesson - Topic 41 - Naming hydrocarbons https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/naming-hydrocarbons-ocr-as-chemistry-12242016
Moles and concentration of solutions OCR AS Chemistry
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Moles and concentration of solutions OCR AS Chemistry

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This complete year 12 resource (1-2 lessons) on moles and concentrations of solutions is ideal for classroom or home learning and includes concentration, mass concentration, standard solutions and dilution. It features a 71 slide interactive PowerPoint that aims to illustrate the concepts in a visual and systematic way and includes a starter, learning checks, clearly explained example calculations, and a plenary. A 19 page worksheet and answers to all exercises are provided. This lesson is part of a series covering the OCR AS Chemistry specification and relates to the following sections: Module 2 – Foundations in chemistry Part 1 – Atoms and reactions 2.1.3 – Amount of substance Content covered: • Definitions and use of the terms concentration and mass concentration • Concentrated and dilute • Relationship between concentration, amount in mol and volume including concentration triangle • Calculating concentration, amount in mol, volume and mass from given data • Example calculations • Mass concentrations • Choosing the correct glassware to measure volumes • Standard solutions • Practical activity – making up a standard solution • Diluting solutions and calculations • Practical activity – diluting solutions Duration: 1-2 lessons Please review! Links Previous lesson: Topic 7 - Moles and gas volumes https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/moles-and-gas-volumes-ocr-as-chemistry-12336053 Next lesson: Topic 9 - Moles and reactions https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/moles-and-reactions-ocr-as-chemistry-12404411 Free resource - standard form, decimal places and significant figures https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/standard-form-decimal-places-and-significant-figures-a-level-chemistry-12405507
Determining formulae OCR AS Chemistry
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Determining formulae OCR AS Chemistry

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This complete year 12 resource (1-2 lessons) on determining formulae is ideal for classroom or home learning and includes calculating empirical formulae, molecular formulae and formulae of hydrated salts. It features a 37 slide interactive PowerPoint that aims to illustrate the concepts in a visual and systematic way and includes a starter, learning checks, clearly explained example calculations, and a plenary. A 13 page worksheet, a lesson plan and answers to all exercises are provided. This lesson is part of a series covering the OCR AS Chemistry specification and relates to the following sections: Module 2 – Foundations in chemistry Part 1 – Atoms and reactions 2.1.3 – Amount of substance Content covered: • Definitions and use of the terms empirical and molecular formula • Simplest whole number ratios • Calculations of empirical and molecular formulae, from composition by mass or percentage compositions by mass and relative molecular mass • Calculating % by mass from the formula • The terms anhydrous, hydrated and water of crystallisation • Calculation of the formula of a hydrated salt from given percentage composition, mass composition or based on experimental results Duration: 1-2 lessons Please review! Links Previous lesson: Topic 5 - Amount of substance and the mole https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/amount-and-moles-ocr-as-chemistry-12190652 Next lesson: Topic 7 – Moles and gas volumes https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/moles-and-gas-volumes-ocr-as-chemistry-12336053 Free resource - standard form, decimal places and significant figures https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/standard-form-decimal-places-and-significant-figures-a-level-chemistry-12405507
Acid-base titrations OCR AS Chemistry
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Acid-base titrations OCR AS Chemistry

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This complete year 12 resource on acid-base titrations includes the practical procedure and calculations for titrations as well as details of evaluating experiments. It features a 28 slide interactive PowerPoint that illustrates the concepts in a lively, visual and systematic way. The resource includes a starter, learning checks, clearly explained examples of calculations, a practical activity with evaluation and a plenary. A 20 page worksheet includes a variety of structured and unstructured calculations and answers to all exercises. Ideal for the classroom or blended learning, this resource could be used to present the topic, or for revision, extension or consolidation. This lesson is part of a series covering the OCR AS Chemistry specification and relates to the following sections: Module 2 – Foundations in chemistry Part 1 – Atoms and reactions 2.1.4 – Acids (part) Content covered: • Titration and uses • Standard solution • Glassware and procedure for titration with detailed hints for technique • Reading burette • Recording titration results and calculating the mean • Titration calculations • Examples of structured and unstructured calculations • Revision of calculations involving masses and volumes • Practical titration activity • Evaluation of titration experiment • Uncertainties and calculating % uncertainties • Procedural errors Duration: 2 lessons Please review! Links Previous topic: Topic 11 – Acids and bases (free resource) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/acids-and-bases-ocr-as-chemistry-12747201 Next topic: Topic 13 – Redox https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/redox-ocr-as-chemistry-12409890 Related topics Topic 8 − Moles and concentration of solutions https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/moles-and-concentration-of-solutions-ocr-as-chemistry-12391026 Topic 9 – Moles and reactions https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/moles-and-reactions-ocr-as-chemistry-12404411 Bundle − Moles, masses, concentrations, gas volumes and reactions https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/moles-masses-concentrations-gas-volumes-and-reactions-12404451
Moles, masses, concentrations, gas volumes and reactions OCR AS Chemistry
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Moles, masses, concentrations, gas volumes and reactions OCR AS Chemistry

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This bundle is ideal for classroom or home learning and covers the whole of the OCR A level chemistry specification section 2.1.3 - Amount of Substance (together with the free resource - topic 10 Percentage yield and atom economy) Each topic includes a fully interactive PowerPoint including starter, group activities, questions and plenary along with a worksheet and a lesson plan. Answers to all exercises are provided. Some of the resources include a PowerPoint quiz. This bundle is the second in a series covering the OCR AS Chemistry specification and relates to the following sections: Module 2 – Foundations in chemistry Part 1 – Atoms and reactions 2.1.3 – Amount of substance Content covered Amount of substance and the mole • Relative masses and the mole • Avogadro constant • Calculating number of atoms • Amount of substance • Molar mass • Calculating amount of substance from total mass and vice versa • Mole triangle Determining formulae • Definitions and use of the terms empirical and molecular formula • Simplest whole number ratios • Calculations of empirical and molecular formulae, from composition by mass or percentage compositions by mass and relative molecular mass • Calculating % by mass from the formula • The terms anhydrous, hydrated and water of crystallisation • Calculation of the formula of a hydrated salt from given percentage composition, mass composition or based on experimental results Moles and gas volumes • Molar volume of a gas • Moles and gas volume triangle • Summary of relationships for gases between amount of substance, volume, mass and number of molecules • Calculating amount of substance from volume of gas and vice versa • Ideal gases • The ideal gas equation Moles and concentrations of solutions • Definitions and use of the terms concentration and mass concentration • Concentrated and dilute • Relationship between concentration, amount in mol and volume including concentration triangle • Calculating concentration, amount in mol, volume and mass from given data • Example calculations • Mass concentrations • Choosing the correct glassware to measure volumes • Standard solutions • Practical activity – making up a standard solution • Diluting solutions and calculations • Practical activity – diluting solutions Moles and reactions • Balanced chemical equations and stoichiometry • Molar ratios • Using molar ratio to calculate amounts in moles of reactants and products in a chemical reaction • Using molar ratio to calculate masses of reactants and products in a chemical reaction • Using molar ratio to calculate volumes of gases in a chemical reaction • Flow diagrams showing steps in calculations involving quantities of reacting substances • Example calculations – clearly illustrated in a highly visual way Percentage yield and atom economy • Introduction to Green Chemistry • Reasons why reactions do not have 100% yield • % yield and how to calculate it • Calculations of % yield involving limiting reactant • Atom economy and its importance in the sustainability of a chemical process • Calculating atom economy • Example calculations – clearly illustrated in a highly visual way • Differences between atom economy and % yield • Comparing chemical processes in terms of sustainability (using production of ethanol as an example) Links Previous bundle: Atomic structure, masses, formulae and equations https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/atomic-masses-formulae-and-equations-ocr-as-chemistry-12348685 Free resource - standard form, decimal places and significant figures https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/standard-form-decimal-places-and-significant-figures-a-level-chemistry-12405507
Experimental determination of enthalpy changes OCR AS Chemistry
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Experimental determination of enthalpy changes OCR AS Chemistry

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This complete year 12 lesson on experimental determination of enthalpy changes covers part of OCR section 3.2.1 (Enthalpy changes). It includes the energetics topics: calorimetry, associated errors, and calculations involving q = mc∆T . It features a 36 slide interactive PowerPoint that illustrates the concepts in a lively, visual and systematic way and includes a starter, learning checks, clearly explained examples, including example calculations ,and a plenary quiz. A 12 page worksheet and answers to the exercises are provided. This resource is part of a series covering the OCR AS Chemistry specification and relates to the following sections: Module 3 – Periodic table and energy Part 2 – Physical chemistry 3.2.1 – Enthalpy changes Content covered: • Energy exchange with the surroundings - heat loss in a chemical system = heat gain by surroundings • Temperature scales • Determining enthalpy changes using calorimetry • Calculations involving q = mc∆T . • Determining enthalpy changes in solution • Determining enthalpy of combustion • Errors associated with calorimetry experiments and how to minimise them • Cooling curves and how to find the temperature rise • Thermometric titration Duration: 1 lesson Please review! Links Previous topic: Topic 25 – Enthalpy changes (free resource) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/enthalpy-changes-ocr-as-chemistry-12509439 Next topic: Topic 27 – Bond enthalpies https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12595300 Free resource - standard form, decimal places and significant figures https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12405507
Alkenes OCR AS Chemistry
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Alkenes OCR AS Chemistry

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This complete year 12 lesson on alkenes covers part of OCR section 4.1.3 (Alkenes). Content includes structure and reactivity of alkenes, the nature of the C=C double bond, addition reactions of alkenes, the electrophilic addition mechanism and Markownikoff’s rule. The resource features a 47 slide animated PowerPoint that illustrates and explains the concepts in a lively and visual way; it includes several interactive slides that link to other slides to allow a non-linear progression through the concepts. There is a starter and a plenary activity as well as a 16 page workbook. Exam tips and answers to the exercise are provided. Ideal for the classroom or blended learning, this resource could be used as an introduction to the topic, or for revision, extension or consolidation. This lesson is part of a series covering the OCR AS Chemistry specification and relates to the following part of the specification: Module 4 – Core organic chemistry Part 1 – Basic concepts and hydrocarbons 4.1.3 − Alkenes Content covered: Structure and reactivity of alkenes The nature of the double bond – sigma and pi bonds Explanation of restricted rotation around C=C Shape of ethene in terms of electron pair repulsion theory Addition reactions of alkenes Reactions of ethene and propene including addition of halogens, steam, hydrogen halides and hydrogen Test for alkenes with aqueous bromine Catalytic addition of hydrogen - mechanism Margarine manufacture Definition of electrophile Electrophilic addition mechanism Addition of HX to unsymmetrical alkenes - Markownikoff’s rule and explanation Duration: 1-2 lessons Please review! Links Previous lesson: topic 46 – Reactions of alkanes https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/reactions-of-alkanes-ocr-as-chemistry-12987021 Next lesson: topic 48 – Addition polymers (in preparation) Lesson on naming hydrocarbons: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/naming-hydrocarbons-with-quiz-as-12243823 Lesson on isomerism, including E/Z isomerism of alkenes: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/isomerism-ocr-as-chemistry-12634065
Atomic Masses OCR AS Chemistry
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Atomic Masses OCR AS Chemistry

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Includes a fully interactive PowerPoint true-false quiz to recap the previous lesson on atomic structure, along with the template for the true-false cards needed in the classroom. This complete lesson on the topic atomic masses and mass spectrometry is ideal for classroom or home study. It features a 30 slide interactive PowerPoint including starter, group activities, questions and plenary along with a 10 page worksheet and a lesson plan. An exam style question is also included. Answers to all exercises are provided. This lesson is part of a series covering the OCR AS Chemistry specification and relates to the following sections: Module 2 – Foundations in chemistry Part 1 – Atoms and reactions 2.1.1 Atomic structure and isotopes Please review! Content covered • Relative masses - comparison of masses to carbon-12 • Calculating relative atomic mass from the masses and abundances of the isotopes • Mass spectrometry and its use in the above • Calculating relative molecular and relative formula masses from formulae • Key definitions of relative atomic mass and relative isotopic mass Duration: one lesson Links Previous lesson: topic 2 – Atomic structure Next lesson: topic 4 – Formulae and equations Bundle covering the whole of the OCR A level chemistry specification sections 2.1.1 and 2.1.2. (topics 1-4) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/atomic-masses-formulae-and-equations-ocr-as-chemistry-12348685
Standard form, decimal places and significant figures – A level Chemistry
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This introduction to standard form, decimal places and significant figures features a 14 slide interactive PowerPoint including explanations, examples and practice exercises. Answers to all exercises are given. This resource is complementary to the mathematical topics of chemistry A level in years 12 and 13, for example; amount of substance, concentrations, volumes of gases as well as equilibrium constants, energy changes and rates of reaction. Content covered: • Standard form • Decimal places and how to reduce them • Significant figures and how to reduce them • How to choose an appropriate number of significant figures in an answer Links Topic 5 – Amount of substance and the mole https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/amount-and-moles-ocr-as-chemistry-12190652 Topic 6 – Determining formulae https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/determining-formulae-ocr-as-chemistry-12347977 Topic 7 – Moles and gas volumes https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/moles-and-gas-volumes-ocr-as-chemistry-12336053 Topic 8 – Moles and concentrations of solutions https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/moles-and-concentration-of-solutions-ocr-as-chemistry-12391026 Bundle – Moles, masses, concentration, gas volumes and reactions https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/moles-masses-concentrations-gas-volumes-and-reactions-12404451
Acids and bases OCR AS Chemistry
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Acids and bases OCR AS Chemistry

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This complete year 12 resource on acids, bases, alkalis, neutralization and salts includes formulae of acids, bases, alkalis and salts, equations for neutralization reactions and ionic equations. It features a 39 slide interactive PowerPoint that illustrates the concepts in a lively, visual and systematic way and includes a starter, learning checks, clearly explained examples of writing and balancing equations, and a quick quiz as plenary. A 17 page worksheet and answers to all exercises are provided. Ideal for the classroom or blended learning, this resource could be used to present the topic, or for revision, extension or consolidation. This lesson is part of a series covering the OCR AS Chemistry specification and relates to the following sections: Module 2 – Foundations in chemistry Part 1 – Atoms and reactions 2.1.4 – Acids (part) Content covered: • Definitions of acid, base, alkali and salt • Formulae of acids, bases, alkalis and salts • The relationship between bases and alkalis • The pH scale • Everyday examples of acids and bases • Weak and strong acids • Diprotic acids • Writing and balancing neutralization reactions (including acid-carbonate reactions) • Ionic equations Duration: 1-2 lessons Please review! Links Previous topic: Topic10 – Percentage yield and atom economy https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/percentage-yield-and-atom-economy-ocr-as-chemistry-12745344 Next topic: Topic 12 – Acid-base titrations https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/acid-base-titrations-ocr-as-chemistry-12749636 Related topic: Topic 4 - Formulae and equations https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/formulae-and-equations-ocr-as-chemistry-12186723
Atomic Structure OCR AS Chemistry
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Atomic Structure OCR AS Chemistry

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This complete lesson on atomic structure and isotopes in terms of protons, neutrons and electrons is ideal for classroom or home learning. It features a 29 slide interactive PowerPoint including starter, group activities, questions and plenary along with an 8 page worksheet and a lesson plan. An exam style question is also included. Answers to all exercises are provided. A fully interactive PowerPoint multiple choice quiz is provided as a plenary activity, along with the A, B, C, D cards needed in the classroom. This lesson is part of a series covering the OCR AS Chemistry specification and relates to the following sections: Module 2 – Foundations in chemistry Part 1 – Atoms and reactions 2.1.1 Atomic structure and isotopes Please review! Content covered • Protons, neutrons and electrons – mass and relative charge • Atomic number and mass number • Isotopes • Key definitions Duration: one lesson Links Previous lesson: topic 1 - the Changing Atom Next lesson: topic 3 - Atomic Masses Bundle covering the whole of the OCR A level chemistry specification sections 2.1.1 and 2.1.2. (topics 1-4) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/atomic-masses-formulae-and-equations-ocr-as-chemistry-12348685