Describe how to prepare a standard solution of sodium hydrogensulphate. Suggest suitable techniques that will help a student to carryout an accurate titration. Development of exam technique when approaching titration how science works questions

Describe the trend in boiling points and oxidising ability of the halogens. Predict observations for a displacement reaction between aqueous halogens and aqueous halides. Construct equations for chlorine disproportion chemistry

Define enthalpies of solution, hydration and lattice dissociation. Construct a Hess cycle for an ionic substance being dissolved in a solvent. Use experimental data, calculations and Hess law to determine an unknown enthalpy change from a class experiment.

Recall how alcohol FG can be oxidised into carbonyl containing FG. Identify a suitable reducing agent for reducing a carbonyl into an alcohol. Construct a mechanism to show the reduction of a carbonyl. Explain how racemic mixtures can be formed.

Structured activity that allows student’s to apply their knowledge and understanding of REDOX chemistry.

Calculating the pH of a weak acid. Describe how to produce a standard solution. Propose a suitable experimental method that could be used to determine the pKa of aspirin. Use Excel to create a calibration curve and to generate a calibrated data set. (Included) Analysis of a pH curve to determine pKa.

Describe the features of a complex ion. Explain how a complex is coloured. Determine the formula of a complex using colorimetry. Determine the concentration of a complex using colorimetry and titrations.

Write equations for the reactions of Period 3 elements to form their oxides. Describe the structure and bonding of period 3 oxides Explain why period 3 oxides react differently in water to for ionic / covalent structure and the equations. Explain how period 3 oxides react with simple acids and alkali

Describe E/Z stereoisomerism. Explain how to use CIP rules to classify an isomer E or Z. Recall polymerisation of alkenes Outline the two mechanisms that alkenes undergo and justify why the major product is formed.

Starter activity for year 13 students practicing constructing half equations and REDOX equations.

Student practice activity .

Resource to use with AQA Chem 1

Starter activity that involves application of complex ion chemistry, stereoisomerism, entropy and titration

Activity that involves transition metal complex and aqueous reactions, Born-Haber cycle, entropy and titration.