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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lesson 21 - Acids and Alkalis
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lesson 21 - Acids and Alkalis

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 2.28 - Describe the use of litmus, phenolphthalein and methyl orange to distinguish between acidic and alkaline solutions. Specification Point 2.29 - Understand how the pH scale can be used to classify solutions as strongly acidic, weakly acidic, neutral, weakly alkaline and strongly alkaline. Specification Point 2.30 - Describe the use of universal indicator to measure the approximate pH value of an aqueous solution. Specification Point 2.31 - Know that acids in aqueous solution are a source of hydrogen ions and alkalis in a aqueous solution are a source of hydroxide ions. Specification Point 2.32 - Know that alkalis can neutralise acids. Complete set of Chapter 5 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Worksheet 21 - Acids and Alkalis
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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 21 - Acids and Alkalis. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 2.28 - Describe the use of litmus, phenolphthalein and methyl orange to distinguish between acidic and alkaline solutions. Specification Point 2.29 - Understand how the pH scale can be used to classify solutions as strongly acidic, weakly acidic, neutral, weakly alkaline and strongly alkaline. Specification Point 2.30 - Describe the use of universal indicator to measure the approximate pH value of an aqueous solution. Specification Point 2.31 - Know that acids in aqueous solution are a source of hydrogen ions and alkalis in a aqueous solution are a source of hydroxide ions. Specification Point 2.32 - Know that alkalis can neutralise acids. Complete set of Chapter 5 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lessons Chapter 4 - Metals, Halogens and Atmospheric Gases
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lessons Chapter 4 - Metals, Halogens and Atmospheric Gases

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Complete set of concise, modern presentations and associated PDF worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry (4CH1) Chapter 4 - Metals, Halogens and Atmospheric Gases. Contains colour coded specification points with handmade vector graphics. Five presentations and companion worksheets included: 16 - Group 1 Elements 17 - Group 7 Elements 18 - Atmospheric Gases 19 - Metals and the Reactivity Series 20 - The Uses of Metals
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lessons Chapter 3 - Bonding
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lessons Chapter 3 - Bonding

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Complete set of concise, modern presentations and associated PDF worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry (4CH1) Chapter 3 - Bonding. Contains colour coded specification points with handmade vector graphics. Four presentations and companion worksheets included: 12 - Ionic Bonding 13 - Covalent Bonding 14 - Metallic Bonding 15 - Electrolysis
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lesson 20 - The Uses of Metals
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lesson 20 - The Uses of Metals

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 2.22C - Know that most metals are extracted from ores found in the Earth’s crust and that unreactive metals are often found as the uncombined element. Specification Point 2.23C - Explain how the method of extraction of a metal is related to its position in the reactivity series, illustrated by carbon extraction for iron and electrolysis for aluminium. Specification Point 2.24C - Be able to comment on a metal extraction process, given appropriate information. Specification Point 2.25C - Explain the uses of aluminium, copper, iron and steel in terms of their properties. Specification Point 2.26C - Know that an alloy is a mixture of a metal and one or more elements, usually other metals or carbon. Specification Point 2.27C - Explain why alloys are harder than pure metals. Complete set of Chapter 4 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Worksheet 20 - The Uses of Metals
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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 20 - The Uses of Metals. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 2.22C - Know that most metals are extracted from ores found in the Earth’s crust and that unreactive metals are often found as the uncombined element. Specification Point 2.23C - Explain how the method of extraction of a metal is related to its position in the reactivity series, illustrated by carbon extraction for iron and electrolysis for aluminium. Specification Point 2.24C - Be able to comment on a metal extraction process, given appropriate information. Specification Point 2.25C - Explain the uses of aluminium, copper, iron and steel in terms of their properties. Specification Point 2.26C - Know that an alloy is a mixture of a metal and one or more elements, usually other metals or carbon. Specification Point 2.27C - Explain why alloys are harder than pure metals. Complete set of Chapter 4 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lesson 19 - Metals and the Reactivity Series
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lesson 19 - Metals and the Reactivity Series

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 2.15 - Understand how metals can be arranged in a reactivity series based on their reactions with water or dilute acid. Specification Point 2.16 - Understand how metals can be arranged in a reactivity series based on displacement reactions. Specification Point 2.17 - Know the order of reactivity of these metals: potassium, sodium, lithium, calcium, magnesium, aluminium, zinc, iron, copper, silver, and gold. Specification Point 2.18 - Know the conditions under which iron rusts. Specification Point 2.19 - Understand how the rusting of iron may be prevented by barrier methods, galvanising and sacrificial protection. Specification Point 2.20 - Understand the terms oxidation, reduction, redox, oxidising agent and reducing agent in terms of the gain or loss of oxygen and the loss or gain of electrons. Specification Point 2.21 - Practical: investigate reactions between dilute hydrochloric and sulfuric acids and metals (e.g. magnesium, zinc and iron). Complete set of Chapter 4 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Worksheet 19 - Metals and the Reactivity Series
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Worksheet 19 - Metals and the Reactivity Series

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 19 - Metals and the Reactivity Series. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 2.15 - Understand how metals can be arranged in a reactivity series based on their reactions with water or dilute acid. Specification Point 2.16 - Understand how metals can be arranged in a reactivity series based on displacement reactions. Specification Point 2.17 - Know the order of reactivity of these metals: potassium, sodium, lithium, calcium, magnesium, aluminium, zinc, iron, copper, silver, and gold. Specification Point 2.18 - Know the conditions under which iron rusts. Specification Point 2.19 - Understand how the rusting of iron may be prevented by barrier methods, galvanising and sacrificial protection. Specification Point 2.20 - Understand the terms oxidation, reduction, redox, oxidising agent and reducing agent in terms of the gain or loss of oxygen and the loss or gain of electrons. Specification Point 2.21 - Practical: investigate reactions between dilute hydrochloric and sulfuric acids and metals (e.g. magnesium, zinc and iron). Complete set of Chapter 4 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lesson 18 - Atmospheric Gases
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lesson 18 - Atmospheric Gases

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 2.9 - Know the approximate percentages by volume of the four most abundant gases in dry air. Specification Point 2.10 - Understand how to determine the percentage by volume of oxygen in air using experiments involving the reactions of metals and non-metals with air. Specification Point 2.11 - Describe the combustion of elements in oxygen, including magnesium, hydrogen and sulphur. Specification Point 2.12 - Describe the formation of carbon dioxide from the thermal decomposition of metal carbonates, including copper (II) carbonate. Specification Point 2.13 - Know that carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas and that increasing amounts in the atmosphere may contribute to climate change. Specification Point 2.14 - Practical: determine the approximate percentage by volume of oxygen in air using a metal or a non-metal. Complete set of Chapter 4 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Worksheet 18 - Atmospheric Gases
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Worksheet 18 - Atmospheric Gases

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 18 - Atmospheric Gases. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 2.9 - Know the approximate percentages by volume of the four most abundant gases in dry air. Specification Point 2.10 - Understand how to determine the percentage by volume of oxygen in air using experiments involving the reactions of metals and non-metals with air. Specification Point 2.11 - Describe the combustion of elements in oxygen, including magnesium, hydrogen and sulphur. Specification Point 2.12 - Describe the formation of carbon dioxide from the thermal decomposition of metal carbonates, including copper (II) carbonate. Specification Point 2.13 - Know that carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas and that increasing amounts in the atmosphere may contribute to climate change. Specification Point 2.14 - Practical: determine the approximate percentage by volume of oxygen in air using a metal or a non-metal. Complete set of Chapter 4 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lesson 17 - Group 7 Elements
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lesson 17 - Group 7 Elements

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 2.5 - Know the colours, physical states (at room temperature) and trends in physical properties of chlorine, bromine and iodine. Specification Point 2.6 - Use knowledge of trends in group 7 to predict the properties of other halogens. Specification Point 2.7 - Understand how displacement reactions involving halogens and halides provide evidence for the trend in reactivity in group 7. Specification Point 2.8C - Explain the trend in reactivity in group 7 in terms of electronic configurations. Complete set of Chapter 4 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Worksheet 17 - Group 7 Elements
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Worksheet 17 - Group 7 Elements

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 17 - Group 7 Elements. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 2.5 - Know the colours, physical states (at room temperature) and trends in physical properties of chlorine, bromine and iodine. Specification Point 2.6 - Use knowledge of trends in group 7 to predict the properties of other halogens. Specification Point 2.7 - Understand how displacement reactions involving halogens and halides provide evidence for the trend in reactivity in group 7. Specification Point 2.8C - Explain the trend in reactivity in group 7 in terms of electronic configurations. Complete set of Chapter 4 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Worksheet 16 - Group 1 Elements
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Worksheet 16 - Group 1 Elements

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 16 - Group 1 Elements. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 2.1 - Understand how the similarities in the reactions of the group 1 elements with water provide evidence for their recognition as a family of elements. Specification Point 2.2 - Understand how the differences between the reactions of the alkali metals with air and water provide evidence for the trend in reactivity in group 1. Specification Point 2.3 - Use knowledge of trends in group 1 to predict the properties of other alkali metals. Specification Point 2.4C - Explain the trend in reactivity in group 1 in terms of electronic configurations. Complete set of Chapter 4 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Worksheets Chapter 3 - Bonding
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Worksheets Chapter 3 - Bonding

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Complete set of companion PDF worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry (4CH1) Chapter 3 - Bonding. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Four worksheets included: 12 - Ionic Bonding 13 - Covalent Bonding 14 - Metallic Bonding 15 - Electrolysis
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lessons Chapter 2 - Atoms and Molecules
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lessons Chapter 2 - Atoms and Molecules

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Complete set of concise, modern presentations and associated PDF worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry (4CH1) Chapter 2 - Atoms and Molecules. Contains colour coded specification points with handmade vector graphics. Five presentations and companion worksheets included: 7 - Atoms and Molecules 8 - The Periodic Table 9 - Formulae and Calculations 10 - Formulae and Calculations Part 2 11 - Concentrations and Volumes
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lesson 15 - Electrolysis
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lesson 15 - Electrolysis

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 1.55C - Understand why covalent compounds do not conduct electricity. Specification Point 1.56C - Understand why ionic compounds conduct electricity only when molten or in aqueous solution. Specification Point 1.57C - Know that anion and cation are terms used to refer to negative and positive ions respectively. Specification Point 1.58C - Describe experiments to investigate electrolysis, using inert electrodes, of molten compounds and aqueous solutions and to predict the products. Specification Point 1.59C - Write ionic half-equations representing the reactions at the electrodes during electrolysis and understand why these reactions are classified as oxidation or reduction. Specification Point 1.60C - Practical: investigate the electrolysis of aqueous solutions. Complete set of Chapter 3 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Worksheet 15 - Electrolysis
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Worksheet 15 - Electrolysis

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 15 - Electrolysis. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 1.55C - Understand why covalent compounds do not conduct electricity. Specification Point 1.56C - Understand why ionic compounds conduct electricity only when molten or in aqueous solution. Specification Point 1.57C - Know that anion and cation are terms used to refer to negative and positive ions respectively. Specification Point 1.58C - Describe experiments to investigate electrolysis, using inert electrodes, of molten compounds and aqueous solutions and to predict the products. Specification Point 1.59C - Write ionic half-equations representing the reactions at the electrodes during electrolysis and understand why these reactions are classified as oxidation or reduction. Specification Point 1.60C - Practical: investigate the electrolysis of aqueous solutions. Complete set of Chapter 3 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lesson 14 - Metallic Bonding
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lesson 14 - Metallic Bonding

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 1.52C - Know how to represent a metallic lattice by a 2-D diagram. Specification Point 1.53C - Understand metallic bonding in terms of electrostatic attractions. Specification Point 1.54C - Explain typical physical properties of metals, including electrical conductivity and malleability. Complete set of Chapter 3 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Worksheet 14 - Metallic Bonding
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Worksheet 14 - Metallic Bonding

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 14 - Metallic Bonding. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 1.52C - Know how to represent a metallic lattice by a 2-D diagram. Specification Point 1.53C - Understand metallic bonding in terms of electrostatic attractions. Specification Point 1.54C - Explain typical physical properties of metals, including electrical conductivity and malleability. Complete set of Chapter 3 Worksheets are available.