I am a very experienced chemistry teacher and have produced many quality resources which have been extensively tested in the classroom. My resources aim to engage the students and lighten the planning load for the teacher. A distinctive feature is the use of unique images, often animated, to explain concepts. The resources include interactive PowerPoints, activities and games, quizzes, worksheets with answers and exam style questions. Please review my resources!
I am a very experienced chemistry teacher and have produced many quality resources which have been extensively tested in the classroom. My resources aim to engage the students and lighten the planning load for the teacher. A distinctive feature is the use of unique images, often animated, to explain concepts. The resources include interactive PowerPoints, activities and games, quizzes, worksheets with answers and exam style questions. Please review my resources!
This bundle is ideal for classroom or home learning and covers the history of the periodic table, the features of the modern periodic table, the periodicity of ionisation energies and melting points as well as the properties of group 2 elements and compounds, the halogens and their compounds and qualitative analysis. It includes all of the OCR A level chemistry specification section 3.1.
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 3 – The Periodic table and energy
Part 1 –The Periodic Table
3.1.1 Periodicity
3.1.2 Group 2
3.1.3 The halogens
3.1.4 Qualitative analysis
Content covered:
Periodic table past and present
• The history of the periodic table, including Newlands’ and Mendeleev’s contributions
• The structure of the modern periodic table – periods, groups and blocks
• Relationship between electron configuration and the periodic table
• Periodicity – the variation in properties when plotted against atomic number
• Periodicity and metallic character
• Metal and non-metals
Periodicity of ionisation energies and melting points
• First ionisation energy – definition
• Factors affecting ionisation energies: nuclear charge, atomic radius and shielding
• Explanation of shielding
• Successive ionisation energies
• Predicting group from successive ionisation energies
• Periodicity of first ionisation energies
• Trends across a period and down a group
• Explanations of small decreases from group 2 to group 3 and from group 5 to group 6
• Periodicity of structure of elements: giant metallic, giant covalent and simple molecular structures
• Periodicity of melting points and explanation in terms of structure.
Group 2
• Structure and physical properties of group 2 elements
• Electron configuration and formation of ions
• First ionisation enthalpy and reactivity
• Redox reactions of group 2 metals with oxygen, water and acids
• Properties of group 2 compounds
• Group 2 oxides and hydroxides – reactions with acids
• Group 2 oxides – reaction with water
• Solubility and alkalinity of group 2 hydroxides
• Reactions of group 2 carbonates with acid
• Uses of group 2 compounds
The halogens
• Structure and physical properties of group 17 elements
• Electron configuration and formation of ions
• Redox reactions of halogens
• Reactivity of halogens
• Displacement reactions
• Disproportionation reactions of the halogens, including production of bleach
• Benefits and hazards of treating drinking water with chlorine
• Precipitation reactions of aqueous halide ions with aqueous silver nitrate
• Use of silver nitrate as a test for aqueous halide ions
Qualitative analysis
• Precipitation and acid-base reactions
• Tests for carbon dioxide and ammonia
• Tests for anions including carbonate, sulfate, chloride, bromide and iodide ions
• Sequence of tests for anions, with reasons
• Analysing mixtures of anions
• Tests for cations – ammonium ion
Links
Next lesson: Topic 25 – enthalpy changes
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/enthalpy-changes-ocr-as-chemistry-12509439
Next bundle: Enthalpy changes bundle
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/enthalpy-changes-bundle-12608495
This complete year 12 lesson covers the qualitative analysis of ions including carbonate ions, sulfate ions, halide ions and ammonium ions. It explains the use of precipitation reactions and acid-base reactions to identify cations and anions. The resource features a 27 slide animated PowerPoint that illustrates and explains the concepts in a lively and visual way and includes images of the observations in the key reactions. . A starter and a plenary activity are also included. A 7 page worksheet and answers to all 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 1 – The periodic table
3.1.4 – Qualitative analysis
Content covered:
• Precipitation and acid-base reactions
• Tests for carbon dioxide and ammonia
• Tests for anions including carbonate, sulfate, chloride, bromide and iodide ions
• Sequence of tests for anions, with reasons
• Analysing mixtures of anions
• Tests for cations – ammonium ion
Duration: 1 lesson
Please review!
Links
Previous topic: Topic 24 – The halogens
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-halogens-ocr-as-chemistry-13125529
Next topic: Topic 25 – Enthalpy changes
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/enthalpy-changes-ocr-as-chemistry-12509439
Related topic: Topic 23 – Group 2
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/group-2-ocr-as-chemistry-13074756
This complete year 12 lesson covers group 17, the halogens, and halide ions. It includes the redox reactions of the elements and their ions (including disproportionation) and the precipitation reactions of the halide ions. The resource features a 69 slide animated PowerPoint that illustrates and explains the concepts in a lively and visual way and includes images of the observations in the key reactions. . A starter (true-false quiz) and a plenary quiz are also included. An 11 page worksheet and answers to all 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 1 – The periodic table
3.1.3 – The halogens
Content covered:
• Structure and physical properties of group 17 elements
• Electron configuration and formation of ions
• Redox reactions of halogens
• Reactivity of halogens
• Displacement reactions
• Disproportionation reactions of the halogens, including production of bleach
• Benefits and hazards of treating drinking water with chlorine
• Precipitation reactions of aqueous halide ions with aqueous silver nitrate
• Use of silver nitrate as a test for aqueous halide ions
Duration: 1-2 lessons
Please review!
Links
Previous topic: Topic 23 – Group 2
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/group-2-ocr-as-chemistry-13074756
Next topic: Topic 24A – Qualitative analysis (free resource)
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/qualitative-analysis-ocr-as-chemistry-13128777
Related topic: Topic 13 - Redox
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/redox-ocr-as-chemistry-12409890
This bundle is ideal for classroom or home learning and covers the history of the periodic table, the features of the modern periodic table and periodicity, the periodicity of ionisation energies and melting points and the properties of group 2 elements and compounds. It includes all of the OCR A level chemistry specification sections 3.1.1 and 3.1.2.
Each topic includes a fully interactive PowerPoint including starter, group activities, questions and plenary along with a worksheet. Answers to all exercises are provided. 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 3 – The Periodic table and energy
Part 1 –The Periodic Table
3.1.1 Periodicity and 3.1.2 Group 2
Content covered:
Periodic table past and present
• The history of the periodic table, including Newlands’ and Mendeleev’s contributions
• The structure of the modern periodic table – periods, groups and blocks
• Relationship between electron configuration and the periodic table
• Periodicity – the variation in properties when plotted against atomic number
• Periodicity and metallic character
• Metal and non-metals
**Periodicity of ionisation energies and melting points **
• First ionisation energy – definition
• Factors affecting ionisation energies: nuclear charge, atomic radius and shielding
• Explanation of shielding
• Successive ionisation energies
• Predicting group from successive ionisation energies
• Periodicity of first ionisation energies
• Trends across a period and down a group
• Explanations of small decreases from group 2 to group 3 and from group 5 to group 6
• Periodicity of structure of elements: giant metallic, giant covalent and simple molecular structures
• Periodicity of melting points and explanation in terms of structure.
Group 2
• Structure and physical properties of group 2 elements
• Electron configuration and formation of ions
• First ionisation enthalpy and reactivity
• Redox reactions of group 2 metals with oxygen, water and acids
• Properties of group 2 compounds
• Group 2 oxides and hydroxides – reactions with acids
• Group 2 oxides – reaction with water
• Solubility and alkalinity of group 2 hydroxides
• Reactions of group 2 carbonates with acid
• Uses of group 2 compounds
Links
Next lesson: Topic 24 – group 7
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-halogens-ocr-as-chemistry-13125529
This complete year 12 lesson covers group 2 elements and compounds. It includes the physical and chemical properties of the elements and the reactions of the elements and compounds. The resource features a 46 slide animated PowerPoint that illustrates and explains the concepts in a lively and visual way. A starter and plenary quiz are also included. An 11 page worksheet and answers to all 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 1 – The periodic table
3.1.2 Group 2
Content covered:
• Structure and physical properties of group 2 elements
• Electron configuration and formation of ions
• First ionisation enthalpy and reactivity
• Redox reactions of group 2 metals with oxygen, water and acids
• Properties of group 2 compounds
• Group 2 oxides and hydroxides – reactions with acids
• Group 2 oxides – reaction with water
• Solubility and alkalinity of group 2 hydroxides
• Reactions of group 2 carbonates with acid
• Uses of group 2 compounds
Duration: 1-2 lessons
Please review!
Links
Previous topic: Topic 22 – Periodicity of ionisation energies and melting points OCR AS Chemistry
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/periodicity-of-ionisation-energies-and-melting-points-ocr-as-chemistry-12974680
Next topic: Topic 24 - Group 7
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-halogens-ocr-as-chemistry-13125529
Related topic: Topic 13 - Redox
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/redox-ocr-as-chemistry-12409890
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
This complete year 12 lesson on reactions of alkanes covers part of OCR sections 4.1.2 (Alkanes). Content covered includes reactivity of alkanes, combustion reactions and substitution by halogens including the radical substitution mechanism. The resource features a 38 slide animated PowerPoint along with a 13 page workbook. There is a starter activity and a plenary activity with timer. 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
4.1.2 − Alkanes
Content covered:
Reactivity of alkanes
Combustion of alkanes – complete and incomplete
Balancing combustion equations
Radicals and dot-and-cross diagrams
Radical chain reactions
Radical substitution of alkanes by halogens
Mechanism including initiation, propagation and termination
Limitations to the use of radical substitution in synthesis of halogenoalkanes
Duration: 1 lesson
Please review!
Links
Previous lesson: topic 45 – Introduction to alkanes (free resource)
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/introduction-to-alkanes-ocr-as-chemistry-12654263
Next lesson: topic 47 – Alkenes
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/alkenes-ocr-as-chemistry-13033236
Lesson on naming hydrocarbons:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/naming-hydrocarbons-with-quiz-as-12243823
Lesson on isomerism, including further information on shapes of alkanes and alkenes:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/isomerism-ocr-as-chemistry-12634065
This complete year 12 lesson covers the periodicity of ionisation energies and melting points. The section on ionisation energies includes the successive ionisation energies of a particular element and the variation in first ionisation energies across periods and down groups. The section on melting points includes the periodicity of structure and the variation in melting points across the periodic table. The resource features a 60 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. A starter and plenary are also included. An 18 page worksheet and answers to all 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 1 – The periodic table
3.1.1 Periodicity
Content covered:
• First ionisation energy – definition
• Factors affecting ionisation energies: nuclear charge, atomic radius and shielding
• Explanation of shielding
• Successive ionisation energies
• Predicting group from successive ionisation energies
• Periodicity of first ionisation energies
• Trends across a period and down a group
• Explanations of small decreases from group 2 to group 3 and from group 5 to group 6
• Periodicity of structure of elements: giant metallic, giant covalent and simple molecular structures
• Periodicity of melting points and explanation in terms of structure.
Duration: 2 lessons
Please review!
Links
Previous topic: Topic 21 – Periodic table past and present OCR AS Chemistry
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/periodic-table-past-and-present-ocr-as-chemistry-12964450
Next topic: Topic 23 - Group 2
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/group-2-ocr-as-chemistry-13074756
Related topic: Topic 20 Structure and bonding
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/structure-and-bonding-ocr-as-chemistry-12933603
Now corrected with jigsaw discussion question sheets included.
This complete year 12 lesson on the periodic table includes the history of the periodic table, the features of the modern periodic table and periodicity. The resource features a 20 slide animated PowerPoint that illustrates the concepts in a lively and visual way and includes a starter, a jigsaw discussion activity on the periodic table with a quiz, and a true-false quiz that could be used as a plenary or a recap at the start of the next lesson. A 4 page worksheet and answers to all exercises, quizzes and discussion questions 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 1 – The periodic table
3.1.1 Periodicity
Content covered:
• The history of the periodic table, including Newlands’ and Mendeleev’s contributions
• The structure of the modern periodic table – periods, groups and blocks
• Relationship between electron configuration and the periodic table
• Periodicity – the variation in properties when plotted against atomic number
• Periodicity and metallic character
• Metal and non-metals
Duration: 1-2 lessons
Please review!
Links
Previous topic: Topic 20 – Structure and bonding OCR AS Chemistry
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/structure-and-bonding-ocr-as-chemistry-12933603
Next topic: Topic 22 Periodicity of ionisation energies and melting points https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/periodicity-of-ionisation-energies-and-melting-points-ocr-as-chemistry-12974680
Related topic: Topic 14 Electronic configurations – shells, sub-shells and orbitals
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/electron-configuration-shells-sub-shells-and-orbitals-ocr-as-chemistry-12207312
This bundle is ideal for classroom or home learning and covers the whole of the OCR A level chemistry specification module 2 - Foundations in Chemistry, sections 2.1 and 2.2.
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 relates to the following sections of the OCR AS Chemistry specification:
Module 2 – Foundations in chemistry
Part 1 – Atoms and reactions (whole)
2.1.1 – Atomic structure and isotopes
2.1.2 – Compounds, formulae and equations
2.1.3 – Amount of substance
2.1.4 – Acids
2.1.5 − Redox
Part 2 – Electrons, bonding and structure (whole)
2.2.1 – Electron structure
2.2.2 – Bonding and structure
Module 3 – The Periodic table and energy
Part 1 –The Periodic Table (part)
3.1.1 (Periodicity) (part)
Content covered:
The changing atom
How Science Works - HSW7 - The changing accepted models of atomic structure over time.
The contributions of five scientists to the development of the theory of atomic structure.
Atomic structure
• Protons, neutrons and electrons – mass and relative charge
• Atomic number and mass number
• Isotopes
• Key definitions
Atomic masses
• 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
Formulae and equations
• 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
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, concentrations and 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)
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
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
http://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/periodic-table-past-and-present-ocr-as-chemistry-12964450
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
This bundle is ideal for classroom or home learning and covers electronegativity and bond polarity, intermolecular forces and structure and bonding. It includes part of the OCR A level chemistry specification section 2.2.2 and 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.
Content covered:
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
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
This complete year 12 lesson on intermolecular forces includes induced dipole-dipole interactions (London dispersion forces), permanent dipole-dipole forces and hydrogen bonding. For each type of intermolecular force there is an explanation of how they arise, what factors affect them and how they affect physical properties. The resource features a 58 slide animated PowerPoint that illustrates the concepts in a lively and visual way and includes a starter, learning checks, animations, clearly explained examples and a plenary multiple choice quiz. A 13 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:
• 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
Duration: 1 lesson
Please review!
Links
Previous topic: Topic 18 – Electronegativity and bond polarity OCR AS Chemistry (free resource) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/electronegativity-and-bond-polarity-ocr-as-chemistry-12888524
Next topic: Topic 20 Structure and bonding
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/structure-and-bonding-ocr-as-chemistry-12933603
This complete year 12 lesson on electronegativity and bond polarity includes electronegativity, core charge, non-polar and polar covalent bonds and predicting the polarity of molecules from the bond polarities and the molecular shape. It features a 23 slide animated PowerPoint that illustrates the concepts in a lively and visual way and includes a starter, learning checks, animations, clearly explained examples and a plenary. A 6 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 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
Duration: 1 lesson
Please review!
Links
Previous topic: Topic 17 – Shapes of molecules and ions OCR AS Chemistry https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12220291
Next topic: Topic 19 Intermolecular forces
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/intermolecular-forces-ocr-as-chemistry-12927621
This bundle is ideal for classroom or home learning and covers the whole of the OCR A level chemistry specification sections 2.1 - Atoms and Reactions
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 relates to the following sections of the OCR AS Chemistry specification:
Module 2 – Foundations in chemistry
Part 1 – Atoms and reactions (whole)
2.1.1 – Atomic structure and isotopes
2.1.2 – Compounds, formulae and equations
2.1.3 – Amount of substance
2.1.4 – Acids
2.1.5 − Redox
Content covered:
The changing atom
How Science Works - HSW7 - The changing accepted models of atomic structure over time.
The contributions of five scientists to the development of the theory of atomic structure.
Atomic structure
• Protons, neutrons and electrons – mass and relative charge
• Atomic number and mass number
• Isotopes
• Key definitions
Atomic masses
• 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
Formulae and equations
• 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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
This complete year 12 resource on percentage yield and atom economy includes an introduction to Green Chemistry, percentage yield, limiting reactant and atom economy and its importance for sustainability. It features a 53 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 true false quiz as plenary. A 13 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
2.1.3 – Amount of substance
Content covered:
• 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)
Duration: 1-2 lessons
Please review!
Links
Previous topic: Topic 9 – Moles and reactions
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/moles-and-reactions-ocr-as-chemistry-12404411
Next topic: Topic 11 – Acids and bases
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/acids-and-bases-ocr-as-chemistry-12747201
Bundle covering whole of 2.1.3 – Amount of substance
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/moles-masses-concentrations-gas-volumes-and-reactions-12404451