A GCSE Chemistry extended writing grid which helps students plan an extended answer about bonding. Students use the keywords on the grid to plan and then write an answer to the question about the differences between the different types of structures and bonding. The words have been carefully selected so that students know which words they need to include to gain mastery in the question. Focuses on tier 3 Science vocabulary.
A worksheet for A-Level Chemistry on the reactions of the group 7 elements, students have to complete the equations and write in any observations. Also included is a starter on physical properties of the hydrogen halides.
An A-Level Chemistry knowledge organiser on equilibrium. Covers knowledge on Le Chatelier’s principle, examples of how equilibrium is affected, equations for Kc and Kp, partial pressure, mole fraction etc. Also information on the Haber process and the Haber compromise, dynamic equilibrium etc. A comprehensive organiser that covers everything that students need to know on equilibrium in year 12 and 13.
A set of Mass Spectra cards suitable for the new 2015 A-Level chemistry syllabus. Students complete each card, identifying the peaks and answering the questions. Cards include compounds of butane, propanoic acid, bromine, bromoethane and 3-methyl-2-butanone. Resource provided in both Power Point and PDF format with answers included.
An Knowledge organiser on A-Level organic chemistry, the hydrocarbons (Alkanes and alkenes) including: naming, intermolecular forces, general formulae, structual & Geometric isomers, reactions of alkanes: oxidation and free radical substitution (with chlorine). Reactions of alkenes with hydrogen, bromine water, steam, hydrogen halides, potassium managanate. Covalent bonding (sigma/pi bonds), addition polymerisation, use as fuels, fractional distillation, cracking reforming etc. Mechanisms: Free radical substitution and electrophilic addition (markovnikov & the inductive effect). The resource will print onto A4 and then can be expanded clearly onto A3. A PDF file and an editable PowerPoint file is included allowing editing if desired.
An A-Level Chemistry Knowledge organiser on topic 1 Atomic structure and periodic table. Covers information on structure of the atom, key definitions (RAM, RMM, Relative isotopic mass, Isotopes, first ionisation energy etc), Mass Spectrometry (using spectra to determine RAM), trends in ionisation energy, Using successive ionisation energies to determine the group an element is in given , electronic configuration (s,p,d), 1st ionisation energies across a period as evidence for subshells, periodicity (how type of bonding is linked to melting points) and emission spectrum.
An A-Level Chemistry resource on calculating Kp (gaseous equilibria.) Requires students to calculate Kp using mole fractions and partial pressure. Answers are included. Starts with questions on the basics, calculating mole fraction and partial pressure. Then the questions increase in difficulty to exam standard Kp questions. The editable resource takes about a double lesson for students to complete and gives an example of every type of exam question that can come up on Kp.
A bundle of resources on the A-Level chemistry required practicals “preparation of a pure organic liquid”. In the A-level exams students will be tested on an organic preparation and this resource helps prepare students for any of the options that could come up in the exam. There are a set of 6 knowledge organisers based on the following practicals: Oxidation of ethanol, oxidation of butan-2-ol, preparation cyclohexene, preparation of iodobutane, preparation of bromobutane and chlorination of 2-methyl-propan-2-ol. Each knoweldge organiser contains the method, apparatus diagram and additional information about the purpose of refluxing, distillation , washing, drying etc. Each step in the practical is explained.
An A-Level Chemistry knowledge organiser on the chemistry of the halogenoalkanes and alcohols. The knowledge organisers include information on the preparation of halogenoalkanes (synthesis of bromobutane) and alcohols, functional groups tests, apparatus (reflux, distillation, separating funnel etc.) Theory about nucleophilic substitution, elimination, oxidation of alcohols etc. Mechanisms for nucleophilic substitution and elimination included.
An A-Level Chemistry resource on purification of organic liquids. The handout includes labelled diagrams and information on the organic techniques of reflux, distillation, washing and drying. Includes diagrams of heating by reflux, distillation, separating (tap) funnel and drying agent. With each diagram is information about what each technique is used for. E.g. purpose of washing with HCl, NaHCO3 or water. Purpose of a drying agent with relevant examples. Why antibumping granules are required in a pear shaped flask. Why the water goes in the bottom of a condenser and out at the top and much more. The information helps students prepare for questions on A-Level required practicals on organic chemistry.
An A-Level Chemistry knowledge organiser on amino acids. content covers structure, physical properties, zwitterions, structure in acid/alkaline solution, hydroylsis of peptides and chromatography. Suitable for the all of new 2015 A-Level Chemistry specifications.
A bundle of 5 resources on electrolysis. Includes a knowledge organiser, a worksheet, a cut & stick activity, a group relay quiz on electrolysis of solutions and a traffic light quiz. Suitable for the new GCSE AQA 2018 syllabus. The knowledge organiser includes information on electrolysis, electrolytes, anode, cathode, oxidation, reduction, ionic equations etc. Also includes revision on electrolysis of lead bromide, aluminium oxide and sodium chloride solution . There is also information on how to determine the products at the anode and cathode for aqueous solutions. The cut & stick focusses on the electrolysis of lead bromide and aluminium oxide. The quizzes test the students knowledge on all of these concepts.
A bundle of 8 resources on the AQA GCSE (2018) Chemistry topic Chemical changes. Includes a knowledge organiser on the reactivity series, reactions of metals and acids, knowledge organiser on electrolysis (including information on electrolysis of lead bromide, aluminium oxide and aqueous sodium chloride). A worksheet and cut and stick electrolysis activity and finally there are some acid/alkali and electrolysis traffic light quizzes and a card match activities.
A GCSE Chemistry traffic light quiz on acids and alkalis, suitable for the new 2018 AQA GCSE syllabus. Students use traffic light cards to answer the questions. Can be used as a plenary and answers are included.
A bundle of 9 resources on organic analyltical techniques including NMR and mass spec spectra cards, NMR, IR and Chromatograhpy knowledge organisers and an NMR graphic organiser (suitable for all A-Level Chemistry exam boards), a mass spectra fragmentation table and finally an organic analysis activity on alanine in which students have to identify alanine given a variety of spectra and physical data.
An Organic Chemistry activity on the apparatus used in Organic experiments. Includes diagrams of apparatus including reflux, distillation, steam distillation, separating funnel, buchner filtration (under reduced pressure), drying and a thiele melting point tube. Students have to add the correct labels to the apparatus. Answers are included to all diagrams.
An A-Level Chemistry Knowledge organiser on ionic, covalent and metallic bonding suitable for the Edexcel A-Level 2015 syllabus. Contains information on simple covalent, giant covalent, ionic and metallic bonding, their structure and explanation of physical properties like conductivity, melting point etc.
This bundle contains all the flash cards I’ve made for topics 6, 17 and 18 from the Edexcel A-Level chemistry syllbus (2015 syllabus). Simply print back to back for question and answer.
A cut and stick activity for the new AQA GCSE (2018) Chemistry syllabus on electrolysis. Students have to stick in the relevant labels onto the electrolysis diagrams and then complete the ionic equations relevant for the electrolysis.