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Reactions of alkanes OCR AS Chemistry
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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 (in preparation) 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
Basic concepts of organic chemistry OCR AS Chemistry
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Basic concepts of organic chemistry OCR AS Chemistry

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This bundle is ideal for classroom or home learning and covers all of the OCR A level chemistry specification section 4.1.1 – basic concepts of organic chemistry, as well as isomerism from section 4.1.3 (Alkenes). The topics covered are: introduction to organic chemistry naming hydrocarbons quiz – a question of naming alkanes functional groups – names and formulae isomerism organic reagents and types of reaction 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 4– Core organic chemistry Part 2 – Basic concepts and hydrocarbons 4.1.1 Basic concepts of organic chemistry (all) and 4.1.3 Alkenes (part) Content covered: Introduction to organic chemistry • Why carbon is special • Bonding in organic compounds • Different types of formulae • Types of organic compounds • Functional groups and homologous series Naming hydrocarbons • Application of IUPAC rules of nomenclature for systematically naming organic compounds • Naming alkanes and cycloalkanes • Naming branched alkanes • Naming alkenes and branched alkenes Quiz – A Question of naming alkanes Functional groups – names and formulae • Application of IUPAC rules of nomenclature for systematically naming organic compounds • Practice naming organic compounds including those with functional groups • Revision of empirical and molecular formula and how to calculate them • Formulae of compounds with functional groups Displayed formula Structural formula Skeletal formula Isomerism • Shapes of alkanes (with model building) • Definitions of structural isomers, stereoisomers, E/Z isomers and cis-trans isomers • Classification of isomers with examples • Structural isomers including chain, position and functional group isomers • Shapes of alkenes (with model building) • Restricted rotation around the C=C double bond • Stereoisomers – E/Z and cis-trans isomers • Animated illustrations of E/Z isomers • Criteria for E/Z isomerism and for cis-trans isomerism with examples and learning check • Cahn-Ingold-Prelog rules for naming E/Z isomers with examples Organic reagents and types of reaction • Ways of breaking covalent bonds Homolytic fission Heterolytic fission • Types of organic reagents and their reactions Nucleophiles Electrophiles Radicals • Introduction to mechanisms • Curly arrows • Types of reaction Addition Substitution Elimination • Classification of reactions Links Next lesson: Topic 45 - Introduction to alkanes https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/introduction-to-alkanes-ocr-as-chemistry-12654263
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Electrons, bonding and structure

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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
Hess’ Law OCR AS Chemistry
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Hess’ Law OCR AS Chemistry

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This complete year 12 lesson on Hess’s Law covers part of OCR section 3.2.1 (Enthalpy changes). It includes the following energetics topics: Hess’ Law, enthalpy cycles and their use in calculating enthalpy changes indirectly. It features a 39 slide animated PowerPoint that illustrates the concepts in a lively, visual and systematic way and includes a starter, learning checks, clearly explained examples, including example calculations ,and a plenary activity. An 18 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 3 – Periodic table and energy Part 2 – Physical chemistry 3.2.1 – Enthalpy changes Content covered: • Hess’ Law • Indirect determination of enthalpy changes • Enthalpy cycles • Calculating enthalpy changes from enthalpy changes of combustion • Calculating enthalpy changes from enthalpy changes of formation • Summary of types of enthalpy calculation • Calculating enthalpy changes from unfamiliar enthalpy cycles Duration: 2 lessons Please review! Links Previous topic: Topic 27 – Bond enthalpies OCR AS chemistry https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12595300 Next topic: Topic 29 – Rates of reaction and collision theory (in preparation) Free resource - standard form, decimal places and significant figures https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12405507
Electron configuration – shells, sub-shells and orbitals OCR AS Chemistry
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Electron configuration – shells, sub-shells and orbitals OCR AS Chemistry

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This complete lesson on electron configuration, shells, sub-shells and orbitals is ideal for classroom and home learning. It features a 46 slide interactive PowerPoint including starter, animated slides, learning checks and plenary along with a 15 page worksheet and a lesson plan. Answers to all exercises are provided. 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 2 – Electrons, bonding and structure 2.2.1 Electron structure Please review! Content covered: • 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 Duration: 1 lesson Links Previous lesson: Topic 13 – Redox https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/redox-ocr-as-chemistry-12409890 Next lesson: Topic 15 – Ionic bonding https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12598361
Electrons and bonding OCR AS Chemistry
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Electrons and bonding OCR AS Chemistry

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This bundle is ideal for classroom or home learning and covers electron configuration, ionic bonding, covalent bonding and shapes of molecules. It includes all of the OCR A level chemistry specification section 2.2.1 and part of 2.1.2. Each topic includes a fully interactive PowerPoint including starter, group activities, questions and plenary along with a worksheet. Answers to all exercises are provided. Three 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 part of 2.2.2 – Bonding and structure 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 o melting point o electrical conductivity o 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 Links Next lesson – free resource: Topic 18 – Electronegativity and polarity (in preparation)
Isomerism OCR AS Chemistry
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Isomerism OCR AS Chemistry

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This complete year 12 lesson on structural isomers and stereoisomers covers part of OCR sections 4.1.1 (Basic concepts of organic chemistry) and 4.1.3 (Alkenes). It features a 58 slide animated PowerPoint as well as a starter activity and plenary along with a 16 page workbook. There are several activities involving model building and a multiple choice quiz is also included as a learning check. Exam tips and answers to all exercises 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. Note: this resource does not cover optical isomerism. This will be dealt with in a later A2 topic. 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 4.1.1 Basic concepts of organic chemistry and 4.1.3 Alkenes Content covered: • Shapes of alkanes (with model building) • Definitions of structural isomers, stereoisomers, E/Z isomers and cis-trans isomers • Classification of isomers with examples • Structural isomers including chain, position and functional group isomers • Shapes of alkenes (with model building) • Restricted rotation around the C=C double bond • Stereoisomers – E/Z and cis-trans isomers • Animated illustrations of E/Z isomers • Criteria for E/Z isomerism and for cis-trans isomerism with examples and learning check • Cahn-Ingold-Prelog rules for naming E/Z isomers with examples Duration: 1 lesson Please review! Links Previous lesson: topic 42 – Functional groups – names and formulae - OCR AS Chemistry https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12624555 Next lesson: topic 44 – Organic reagents and types of reaction - OCR AS Chemistry https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/organic-reagents-and-types-of-reaction-ocr-as-chemistry-12643937
Moles and reactions OCR AS Chemistry
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Moles and reactions OCR AS Chemistry

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This complete year 12 resource (2 lessons) on moles and reactions includes reacting masses, stoichiometry, molar ratios and using moles to calculate quantities from chemical reactions (mass, concentration and volume of gases). It features a 33 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 plenary. A 24 page worksheet and answers to all exercises are provided. 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: • 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 (reacting masses) • 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 Duration: 2 lessons Please review! Links Previous topic: topic 8 – Moles and concentrations of solutions https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/moles-and-concentration-of-solutions-ocr-as-chemistry-12391026 Next topic: topic 10 – Percentage yield and atom economy (free resource) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12745344 Free resource - standard form, decimal places and significant figures https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/standard-form-decimal-places-and-significant-figures-a-level-chemistry-12405507 Bundle covering whole of 2.1.3 – Amount of substance https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/moles-masses-concentrations-gas-volumes-and-reactions-12404451
Moles and concentration of solutions OCR AS Chemistry
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Moles and concentration of solutions OCR AS Chemistry

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This complete year 12 resource (1-2 lessons) on moles and concentrations of solutions is ideal for classroom or home learning and includes concentration, mass concentration, standard solutions and dilution. It features a 71 slide interactive PowerPoint that aims to illustrate the concepts in a visual and systematic way and includes a starter, learning checks, clearly explained example calculations, and a plenary. A 19 page worksheet and answers to all exercises are provided. 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: • 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 Duration: 1-2 lessons Please review! Links Previous lesson: Topic 7 - Moles and gas volumes https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/moles-and-gas-volumes-ocr-as-chemistry-12336053 Next lesson: Topic 9 - Moles and reactions https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/moles-and-reactions-ocr-as-chemistry-12404411 Free resource - standard form, decimal places and significant figures https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/standard-form-decimal-places-and-significant-figures-a-level-chemistry-12405507
Organic synthesis – aromatic
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Unique package of interactive PowerPoint and paper based activities that can be used for independent work or in the classroom. This resource covers A2 organic aromatic synthetic routes through a 12 slide interactive PowerPoint that is based on a clear chart of numbered synthetic routes, where each number is linked to a page detailing that reaction. Information given includes type of reaction, reagents and conditions and an equation, as well as key definitions. In addition most reactions have an animated mechanism or structural equation. Extra information is provided on tests for functional groups and topics such as activated benzene rings. Also included are a blank chart of the synthetic routes for printing (preferably A3 size), together with a blank table for practicing types of reaction and reagents and conditions. Full answers are provided. This resourced was produced primarily for OCR A level chemistry but would be useful for other boards as well. It relates particularly to the following sections: Module 6 – Organic chemistry and analysis Part 2 – Nitrogen compounds, polymers and synthesis 6.2.5 Organic synthesis Please review! Content covered • A2 aromatic synthetic routes • Reaction classification • Reagents and conditions • Structural equations • Animated mechanisms • Key definitions • Activated benzene rings • Tests for functional groups Duration: 1-2 lessons or independent study Links Please see also: organic synthesis - aliphatic https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/organic-synthesis-aliphatic-12199467 AS organic synthesis https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/as-organic-synthesis-12254256
Atomic structure, masses, formulae and equations OCR AS Chemistry
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Atomic structure, masses, formulae and equations OCR AS Chemistry

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This bundle is ideal for classroom or home learning and covers the whole of the OCR A level chemistry specification sections 2.1.1 and 2.1.2. 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. Three of the resources include a PowerPoint quiz. This bundle is the first 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 2.1.1 – Atomic structure and isotopes and 2.1.2 – Formulae and equations 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 Links Next lesson – free resource: Topic 5 – Amount of substance and the mole https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/amount-and-moles-ocr-as-chemistry-12190652 Next bundle - Moles, masses, concentrations, gas volumes and reactions (covers whole of OCR section 2.1.3) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/moles-masses-concentrations-gas-volumes-and-reactions-12404451
Structure and bonding OCR AS Chemistry
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Structure and bonding OCR AS Chemistry

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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
Formulae and equations OCR AS Chemistry
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Formulae and equations OCR AS Chemistry

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Includes a fully interactive PowerPoint quiz on writing the formulae of ions and compounds! This complete lesson is ideal for classroom or home learning. It features a 32 slide interactive PowerPoint including starter, group activities, questions and plenary along with an 8 page worksheet and a lesson plan. Answers to all exercises are provided. 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 2.1.2 Compounds, formulae and equations Please review! Content covered: • 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 Duration: one lesson Links Previous lesson: topic 3 – Atomic masses Next lesson: topic 5 – Amount of substance and the mole Bundle covering the whole of the OCR A level chemistry specification sections 2.1.1 and 2.1.2. (topics 1-4) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/atomic-masses-formulae-and-equations-ocr-as-chemistry-12348685
Organic synthesis – aliphatic
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Unique package of interactive PowerPoint and paper based activities that can be used for independent work or in the classroom. This resource covers A2 organic aliphatic synthetic routes through a 28 slide interactive PowerPoint that is based on a clear chart of numbered synthetic routes, where each number is linked to a page detailing that reaction. Information given includes type of reaction, reagents and conditions and an equation, as well as key definitions. In addition most reactions have an animated mechanism or structural equation. There are links to pages describing and explaining practical techniques, where relevant . Also included are a blank chart of the synthetic routes for printing (preferably A3 size), together with a blank table for practicing types of reaction and reagents and conditions. Full answers are provided. This resourced was produced primarily for OCR A level chemistry but would be useful for other boards as well. It relates particularly to the following sections: Module 6 – Organic chemistry and analysis Part 2 – Nitrogen compounds, polymers and synthesis 6.2.5 Organic synthesis Please review! Content covered • A2 aliphatic synthetic routes • Extending carbon chain length (carbon-carbon bond formation) • Animated mechanisms • Key definitions • Heating under reflux • Distillation • Reaction classification • Reagents and conditions • Structural equations Duration: 1-2 lessons and/or independent study Links Please see also: organic synthesis - aromatic https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/organic-synthesis-aromatic-12200558 AS organic synthesis https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/as-organic-synthesis-12254256
Moles, masses, concentrations, gas volumes and reactions OCR AS Chemistry
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Moles, masses, concentrations, gas volumes and reactions OCR AS Chemistry

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This bundle is ideal for classroom or home learning and covers the whole of the OCR A level chemistry specification section 2.1.3 - Amount of Substance (together with the free resource - topic 10 Percentage yield and atom economy) 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. This bundle is the second 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 2.1.3 – Amount of substance Content covered 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) Links Previous bundle: Atomic structure, masses, formulae and equations https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/atomic-masses-formulae-and-equations-ocr-as-chemistry-12348685 Free resource - standard form, decimal places and significant figures https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/standard-form-decimal-places-and-significant-figures-a-level-chemistry-12405507
Naming hydrocarbons OCR AS Chemistry
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Naming hydrocarbons OCR AS Chemistry

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This complete lesson on naming alkanes and alkenes is ideal for classroom or home learning. It features a 38 slide interactive, animated PowerPoint as well as a starter activity and plenary (quiz activity) along with a 13 page workbook and a lesson plan. Exam tips and answers to all exercises are provided. The PowerPoint clearly demonstrates the nomenclature rules in a very visual way, whilst the graded exercises and quiz provide a lot of practice at naming a wide variety of hydrocarbons. This lesson is part of a series covering the OCR AS Chemistry specification and relates to the following sections : Module 4 – Core organic chemistry Part 1 – Basic concepts and hydrocarbons 4.1.1 Basic concepts of organic chemistry Please review! Content • Application of IUPAC rules of nomenclature for systematically naming organic compounds • Naming alkanes and cycloalkanes • Naming branched alkanes • Naming alkenes and branched alkenes • Naming quiz Duration: 1 lesson Links Previous lesson: topic 40 - Introduction to organic chemistry (free resource) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/introduction-to-organic-chemistry-ocr-as-chemistry-12237143 Next lesson: topic 42 – Functional groups - names and formulae https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/functional-groups-names-and-formulae-ocr-as-chemistry-12624555 Quiz on naming alkanes https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/quiz-a-question-of-naming-alkanes-12243809
Determining formulae OCR AS Chemistry
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Determining formulae OCR AS Chemistry

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This complete year 12 resource (1-2 lessons) on determining formulae is ideal for classroom or home learning and includes calculating empirical formulae, molecular formulae and formulae of hydrated salts. It features a 37 slide interactive PowerPoint that aims to illustrate the concepts in a visual and systematic way and includes a starter, learning checks, clearly explained example calculations, and a plenary. A 13 page worksheet, a lesson plan and answers to all exercises are provided. 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: • 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 Duration: 1-2 lessons Please review! Links Previous lesson: Topic 5 - Amount of substance and the mole https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/amount-and-moles-ocr-as-chemistry-12190652 Next lesson: Topic 7 – Moles and gas volumes https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/moles-and-gas-volumes-ocr-as-chemistry-12336053 Free resource - standard form, decimal places and significant figures https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/standard-form-decimal-places-and-significant-figures-a-level-chemistry-12405507
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Standard form, decimal places and significant figures – A level Chemistry

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This introduction to standard form, decimal places and significant figures features a 14 slide interactive PowerPoint including explanations, examples and practice exercises. Answers to all exercises are given. This resource is complementary to the mathematical topics of chemistry A level in years 12 and 13, for example; amount of substance, concentrations, volumes of gases as well as equilibrium constants, energy changes and rates of reaction. Content covered: • Standard form • Decimal places and how to reduce them • Significant figures and how to reduce them • How to choose an appropriate number of significant figures in an answer Links Topic 5 – Amount of substance and the mole https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/amount-and-moles-ocr-as-chemistry-12190652 Topic 6 – Determining formulae https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/determining-formulae-ocr-as-chemistry-12347977 Topic 7 – Moles and gas volumes https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/moles-and-gas-volumes-ocr-as-chemistry-12336053 Topic 8 – Moles and concentrations of solutions https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/moles-and-concentration-of-solutions-ocr-as-chemistry-12391026 Bundle – Moles, masses, concentration, gas volumes and reactions https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/moles-masses-concentrations-gas-volumes-and-reactions-12404451
Acids and bases OCR AS Chemistry
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Acids and bases OCR AS Chemistry

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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
Atomic Structure OCR AS Chemistry
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Atomic Structure OCR AS Chemistry

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This complete lesson on atomic structure and isotopes in terms of protons, neutrons and electrons is ideal for classroom or home learning. It features a 29 slide interactive PowerPoint including starter, group activities, questions and plenary along with an 8 page worksheet and a lesson plan. An exam style question is also included. Answers to all exercises are provided. A fully interactive PowerPoint multiple choice quiz is provided as a plenary activity, along with the A, B, C, D cards needed in the classroom. 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 2.1.1 Atomic structure and isotopes Please review! Content covered • Protons, neutrons and electrons – mass and relative charge • Atomic number and mass number • Isotopes • Key definitions Duration: one lesson Links Previous lesson: topic 1 - the Changing Atom Next lesson: topic 3 - Atomic Masses Bundle covering the whole of the OCR A level chemistry specification sections 2.1.1 and 2.1.2. (topics 1-4) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/atomic-masses-formulae-and-equations-ocr-as-chemistry-12348685