Having taught in the UK and abroad, I've experienced teaching many different syllabi including SABIS, AQA, WJEC and Cambridge. I develop resources to help teachers model key concepts, provide practice for students and include answers to help students self-assess their work. Planning for a 27 lesson week can be stressful to say the least, so I hope you find my resources useful. Thank you for choosing my lesson/s, I hope they enrich your teaching practice and make your life easier.
Having taught in the UK and abroad, I've experienced teaching many different syllabi including SABIS, AQA, WJEC and Cambridge. I develop resources to help teachers model key concepts, provide practice for students and include answers to help students self-assess their work. Planning for a 27 lesson week can be stressful to say the least, so I hope you find my resources useful. Thank you for choosing my lesson/s, I hope they enrich your teaching practice and make your life easier.
Includes testing for:
Cations
Anions
Gas tests
Test for Water
Testing for Purity of Water
Flame Tests
Question on one side, answer on the other.
Print double sided (flip along long side of paper).
Practice calculating number of moles, relative formula mass and mass with these tiered questions. Answers included.
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Practice calculating magnification, image size and real size with these tiered questions. Answers included.
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Practice calculating the percentage by mass of an element in a compound with these tiered questions. Answers included.
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Practice calculating percentage yield with these tiered questions. Answers included.
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Practice calculating atom economy with these tiered questions. Answers included.
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24 mark quiz on the following topics:
Writing chemical formula for ionic compounds.
Properties and structure of ionic compounds.
Drawing ions and ionic bonding.
Describing how ionic bonds form.
Mark scheme included.
26 mark quiz on cells and microscopes. Includes questions about:
Calculating total magnification.
Taking a measurement to calculate the actual size of a specimen.
Animal cells, plant cells, prokaryotic cells.
Light and electron microscopes.
Mark scheme included.
Quiz includes:
Reactivity series
Extracting metals
Displacement Reactions
Quiz is out of 28 marks, so half the lesson to do the quiz and the other half to go over answers.
Mark scheme is included.
This is a comprehensive PowerPoint resource designed for GCSE-level chemistry students studying the formation of ions. This lesson explores how and why atoms gain or lose electrons to achieve stability, making it an essential tool for understanding ionic bonding.
The resource begins with clear learning objectives, including defining key terms such as ion. A starter activity engages students by reviewing atomic structure, including atomic number, relative atomic mass, and electron configuration, setting the stage for a deeper dive into ion formation.
Core content explains:
How Group 1 metals lose electrons to form positive ions (cations), using sodium as an example.
How Group 7 non-metals gain electrons to form negative ions (anions), such as fluorine becoming fluoride.
How atoms in other groups form ions.
The concept of noble gas configuration and why it drives ion formation.
Interactive activities include:
Step-by-step examples of electron transfer using dot-and-cross diagrams.
Calculations of ionic charges based on the number of protons and electrons.
Exercises to apply these concepts to different elements like magnesium, oxygen, and chlorine.
The PowerPoint also features diagrams, guided practice tasks, practice questions and opportunities for students to test their understanding through challenges like completing atomic configurations and predicting ion charges.
Formatted as a .pptx file, this resource is compatible with most devices and aligns with GCSE chemistry curricula. Updated in December 2024, it includes modern visuals and examples for enhanced engagement. Ideal for classroom instruction, revision, or independent study, this lesson provides a thorough exploration of ion formation and lays the foundation for mastering ionic bonding.
Paper Chromatography with Required Practical is an engaging PowerPoint resource that guides students through the principles and applications of chromatography in secondary science. Designed for practical and theoretical learning, this lesson focuses on defining chromatography, explaining its use in separating mixtures, and identifying pure and impure substances.
The resource begins with a clear introduction to chromatography as a separation technique for soluble substances, such as inks, dyes, and food colorings. Step-by-step instructions are provided for conducting a paper chromatography experiment, including a detailed demonstration and an alternative practical setup for classrooms with limited resources. Students will explore the concepts of stationary phase and mobile phase while understanding the role of solubility and particle attraction in chromatographic separation.
Interactive activities include labeling diagrams, completing fill-in-the-gaps exercises, and analyzing chromatograms to identify the components of mixtures. Students will calculate Rf values to compare and identify substances, building analytical and mathematical skills. Practice questions and quizzes reinforce key ideas and ensure thorough understanding of how chromatography can distinguish pure substances from impure ones.
The PowerPoint format (.pptx) makes it easily accessible for teachers and students, compatible with Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Slides. With its structured layout, real-world examples, and opportunities for hands-on experimentation, this resource provides a dynamic and engaging way to teach chromatography. Last updated in December 2024, it includes updated visuals, practical notes, and example calculations to enhance learning outcomes.
Ideal for science teachers seeking a comprehensive, curriculum-aligned resource, this PowerPoint is perfect for classroom instruction, revision sessions, and independent study.
