Match the definition to the word. Words taken for AQA GCSE science ‘how science works’ Please note: this can be printed on two sides of the same sheet, because the definitions are on the same side- no need to keep turning over. Update: I have now included a simple presentation with the definitions.

I have made a little movie to simply distinguish between SN1 and SN2. It is similar my youtube video shown ( no music though- if you want that, just use the youtube!) I have not added commentary, leaving that to the teacher. If required, I could add it. Update: now sn1 improved so it is more simultaneous. Please note: in order to provide a rich interactive experience, my interactive resources are mini-web sites local to your computer. After unzipping, they comprise a folder containing the main .html file and another folder containing the graphic resources and my coding to make the resource work. Double click on the .html file and the resource will work. If, however , you move or delete any of the files from this hierarchy, the resource will not work.

Simple, black and white.

A simple cut and stick exercise to consolidate. In black and white. Students love cut and stick exercises.

A very simple information sheet to cover the update of the definition of the mole, since most textbooks will now be out of date.

A simple explanatory sheet for this thorny issue.

I made a simple Venn diagram to put these into context. Students find this area difficult.

A very simple diagram of the apparatus for simple distillation. It may be useful for teaching the principles of how to draw diagrams in chemistry.

Label the diagram.

Cut & stick away.

A diagram to be labelled.

This is a simple worksheet about writing word equations for neutralisation reactions. It covers 2 pages. There are plenty of examples, which get harder as you go on. There is an accompanying powerpoint, as an additional download… NB I am well aware that exam boards, RSC and text books regard acid plus metal to be a redox reaction, which of course it is. However, in such a reaction, the pH increases to neutral and the acid has gone, so I think it can properly be regarded as neutralization of an acid. And since this worksheet is really about naming salts, I had to include it.

A simple worksheet which reinforces organic functional groups. Could be printed or presented on screen as a starter.

Simply drag the configurations to the correct box, if it is correct it will stick and you will receive praise, if not it will invite you to try again. Open in a flash-enabled browser or windows media player, and maximise the window. I am working on a version for html5. Useful for reinforcing the basis of the periodic table.

This is a simple powerpoint presentation outlining how to write word equations for neutralisation reactions. It has plenty of examples and problems. It is allied to my worksheet of the same name, with the same problems for students to try. The answers are at the end of the presentation, for students to mark their own work.

A very little crossword puzzle about making salts

I have improved my video of this reaction mechanism.

Readily photocopiable worksheet on displacement reactions and the reactivity series.

A very small crossword, with answer key

A presentation to augment my displacement reactions and the reactivity series worksheet, with answers to problems.