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I taught chemistry for 25 years. I now provide tuition online. I just like nicely produced, imaginative resources.
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How to approach spectroscopy questions.
Gives a few pointers on how to go about these long answer questions
Interactive GCSE chemistry revision crossword.
Double click on the document called ‘index’ and away you go. This will load the interactive crossword in your browser . Flash plugin not required. There is a button for hints and one to check answers, and one for the solution. Use as a starter activity on whiteboard, or otherwise. Just adds a bit of variety to revision lessons.
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Chemical reactions
Resources for lessons on neutralization and making salts, and displacement. Powerpoint presentations and worksheets
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NMR examples explained
Colourful, comprehensible, clear examples to illustrate the interpretation of proton NMR spectra. Could be used as a display, or on the whiteboard, or as a handout.
Isomer conundrum: ethanol versus methoxymethane
Use the proton NMR trace to distinguish which is which.
NMR examples explained: ethyl 2,2-dimethylpropanoate
NMR examples explained: ethyl 2,2-dimethylpropanoate
NMR examples explained: 1. Ethanol.
A colourful explanatory poster explaining the nmr spectrum of ethanol.
Hydrolysing amides
A simple poster or revision display which uses colour to make the hydrolysis of amides engaging
Aldehyde reactions
A colourful summary of the reactions of aldehydes which could be displayed on a noticeboard or given as a revision resource (print in colour!)
Types of alcohol
This is a very simple revision sheet or poster showing the difference between primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols.