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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.

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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.
Chemical Tests Flashcards
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Chemical Tests Flashcards

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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).
GCSE Chemistry Electrolysis of Molten Compounds Including Half-Equations: Complete Lesson
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GCSE Chemistry Electrolysis of Molten Compounds Including Half-Equations: Complete Lesson

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This resource is a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation designed to teach the fundamental concepts of electrolysis using molten ionic compounds. It is tailored for students studying electrochemistry and provides a detailed exploration of the processes at play during electrolysis. The presentation begins with clear learning objectives, which include describing electrolysis in terms of ion movement in molten compounds, predicting products at the electrodes, determining whether reactions are oxidation or reduction, and writing half-equations for the reactions. These objectives ensure a structured approach to understanding the topic and align with curriculum standards. To engage students, the resource includes starter activities that introduce key concepts such as the roles of electrodes (cathode and anode), the definition of electrolysis, and the identification of cations and anions in a given compound. These activities encourage critical thinking and prepare students for the main content. The presentation delves into the electrolysis of specific molten compounds, such as lead bromide and potassium iodide, using real-world examples to explain key principles. It highlights the necessity of melting ionic compounds to free the ions, enabling them to conduct electricity. Each step of the process is explained in detail, including the formation of products at the electrodes and their classification as oxidation or reduction reactions. Interactive content includes labeled diagrams, step-by-step breakdowns of electrode reactions, and the writing of half-equations for both the cathode and anode. For example, the reduction of lead ions (Pb²⁺) to lead atoms and the oxidation of bromide ions (Br⁻) to bromine molecules are clearly explained with equations and visuals. The importance of concepts like OILRIG (Oxidation Is Losing, Reduction Is Gaining) is reinforced throughout. The resource concludes with review questions and challenges, allowing students to test their understanding of topics such as the products of electrolysis, the necessity of molten ionic compounds, and the reactions occurring at each electrode. The PowerPoint file format (.pptx) ensures accessibility and compatibility for teachers. This resource is a valuable teaching aid for educators seeking to provide a thorough and engaging explanation of electrolysis with molten compounds.
GCSE Chemistry Combustion of Hydrocarbons: Complete Lesson
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GCSE Chemistry Combustion of Hydrocarbons: Complete Lesson

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**Save 40% with the Complete Crude Oil and Hydrocarbons Bundle! ** Get this lesson as part of our GCSE Chemistry Crude Oil and Hydrocarbons Bundle and enjoy a huge discount! Instead of buying lessons individually, grab the entire unit with 5 lessons for just £6.00. Click here to get the bundle now: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12984069 This PowerPoint presentation offers an in-depth exploration of the combustion of hydrocarbons, making it an ideal resource for secondary school chemistry lessons. It covers the fundamental concepts of complete and incomplete combustion, emphasizing their differences, practical applications, and the potential dangers associated with incomplete combustion. The lesson begins with clear learning objectives, including writing and balancing word and symbol equations for hydrocarbon combustion, describing the testing methods for combustion products, and explaining the lethal effects of carbon monoxide produced during incomplete combustion. Starter activities engage students with thought-provoking questions about the properties of hydrocarbons, such as flammability, viscosity, and boiling points relative to chain length. The presentation includes detailed explanations of the chemical reactions involved in combustion, highlighting the oxidation processes of carbon and hydrogen. It provides guidance on how to write equations for complete and incomplete combustion, with examples such as methane, propane, and butane. Tests for identifying combustion products, such as the use of limewater for carbon dioxide and anhydrous copper sulfate for water, are also demonstrated. Key safety aspects are addressed, including the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning, the importance of regular boiler servicing, and the use of carbon monoxide detectors. The resource emphasizes the practical implications of combustion processes, making connections to real-world applications and hazards. Multimedia elements, such as video links, enhance the learning experience by providing visual demonstrations of combustion tests. This PowerPoint file (.pptx) is designed to align with educational specifications, ensuring relevance and clarity for both teachers and students. Updated content makes this an excellent tool for delivering engaging and informative lessons on hydrocarbon combustion.
GCSE Chemistry Alkenes & Cracking Hydrocarbons: Complete Lesson
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GCSE Chemistry Alkenes & Cracking Hydrocarbons: Complete Lesson

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**Save 40% with the Complete Crude Oil and Hydrocarbons Bundle! ** Get this lesson as part of our GCSE Chemistry Crude Oil and Hydrocarbons Bundle and enjoy a huge discount! Instead of buying lessons individually, grab the entire unit with 5 lessons for just £6.00. Click here to get the bundle now: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12984069 This detailed PowerPoint presentation is an educational resource designed for teaching the process of hydrocarbon cracking to secondary school students studying chemistry. It aligns with curriculum specifications related to hydrocarbons, alkenes, and organic chemistry. The resource introduces key concepts such as the definition of alkenes, their general formula, and their unsaturated nature due to the presence of a double bond. It also covers the process of cracking hydrocarbons, explaining both catalytic and steam cracking methods, and includes relevant equations for students to practice. The lesson provides clear learning objectives, which include defining alkenes and describing the first four alkenes with their molecular formulas and structures. Additionally, the resource explains how to conduct a chemical test for alkenes and outlines the conditions necessary for cracking. Students can engage with the content through interactive starter activities, such as answering questions about hydrocarbons, molecular formulas, and structural representations, which will help them develop a deeper understanding of the topic. The resource further explores real-world applications by discussing the role of cracking in oil refineries. It also addresses the challenges of balancing the supply and demand for various hydrocarbons, providing students with context for how cracking can be used to produce shorter, more useful hydrocarbons from longer chains. The concept of polymerization is also included, explaining how ethene (a product of cracking) is used to create poly(ethene), a widely used plastic material. To enhance the learning experience, the PowerPoint includes multimedia elements, such as links to YouTube videos that demonstrate experiments and the cracking process. The resource is available in PowerPoint format (.pptx) and has been updated to ensure accuracy and relevance. This resource is an ideal teaching tool for educators looking to deliver comprehensive, engaging, and informative lessons on hydrocarbon cracking.
GCSE Chemistry Crude Oil, Hydrocarbons and Alkanes: Complete Lesson
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GCSE Chemistry Crude Oil, Hydrocarbons and Alkanes: Complete Lesson

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**Save 40% with the Complete Crude Oil and Hydrocarbons Bundle! ** Get this lesson as part of our GCSE Chemistry Crude Oil and Hydrocarbons Bundle and enjoy a huge discount! Instead of buying lessons individually, grab the entire unit with 5 lessons for just £6.00. Click here to get the bundle now: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12984069 This PowerPoint presentation is a versatile and detailed resource designed for secondary school students to learn about hydrocarbons. It provides foundational knowledge of crude oil, hydrocarbons, and alkanes, aligning perfectly with chemistry curriculum requirements. The resource begins with clear learning objectives, such as describing the composition of crude oil, defining hydrocarbons and alkanes, and using the general formula for alkanes to create molecular and displayed formulas. Starter activities introduce key topics by prompting students to recall fundamental concepts like chemical symbols and the origins of crude oil. Through engaging content, the presentation explains how crude oil forms over millions of years from ancient sea creatures and plants, emphasizing its non-renewable nature. Students learn that crude oil is a mixture of hydrocarbons, defined as compounds containing only carbon and hydrogen. The section on alkanes highlights their saturated nature due to single covalent bonds and provides a step-by-step explanation of their general formula, 𝐶𝑛𝐻2𝑛+2. Interactive tasks include completing tables for alkane formulas, identifying patterns in molecular structure, and answering exam-style questions. The resource emphasizes the real-world relevance of hydrocarbons by linking them to everyday products like petrol and candle wax. Available as a PowerPoint file (.pptx), this resource includes detailed explanations, practical exercises, and answers to aid both teaching and learning. It is an ideal choice for educators seeking a structured and comprehensive teaching tool on hydrocarbons.
GCSE Chemistry Fractional Distillation, Fractions and Uses of Fractions: Complete Lesson
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GCSE Chemistry Fractional Distillation, Fractions and Uses of Fractions: Complete Lesson

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**Save 40% with the Complete Crude Oil and Hydrocarbons Bundle! ** Get this lesson as part of our GCSE Chemistry Crude Oil and Hydrocarbons Bundle and enjoy a huge discount! Instead of buying lessons individually, grab the entire unit with 5 lessons for just £6.00. Click here to get the bundle now: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12984069 This PowerPoint presentation is an engaging and detailed educational tool designed to teach the process and applications of fractional distillation of crude oil. It is ideal for secondary school students studying chemistry, providing both theoretical and practical insights into this essential industrial process. The resource begins with clear learning objectives, including explaining what fractional distillation is, describing how it works, naming the fractions obtained from crude oil, and identifying the uses of each fraction. Starter activities introduce key concepts, such as the definition of hydrocarbons, the meaning of saturation, and basic molecular structures. Detailed slides explain the science behind fractional distillation. Students learn how crude oil is separated into fractions based on boiling points, the role of intermolecular forces, and why hydrocarbons condense at different levels of the fractionating column. A diagram of the process is included, along with exercises to test comprehension, such as ordering steps and identifying fractions. The presentation also explores the uses of different fractions, from liquid petroleum gas (LPG) for cooking to bitumen for road construction. It highlights the practical applications of hydrocarbons and their importance as feedstock for the petrochemical industry. Interactive elements, such as video links and review questions, enhance understanding and engagement. This PowerPoint (.pptx) file is structured to align with curriculum requirements and encourages active learning through practical examples and problem-solving exercises. Updated content ensures its relevance for both teachers and students, making it an excellent resource for teaching fractional distillation.
GCSE Chemistry Crude Oil and Hydrocarbons Bundle: 5-Lesson Unit
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GCSE Chemistry Crude Oil and Hydrocarbons Bundle: 5-Lesson Unit

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This GCSE chemistry resource bundle provides a comprehensive overview of crude oil, hydrocarbons, and their significance in everyday life. Designed to align with GCSE chemistry curricula, it features five engaging lessons that cover the composition, properties, and uses of hydrocarbons, along with key industrial processes. This bundle is perfect for teaching or revising these vital topics. The bundle includes: Crude Oil, Hydrocarbons, and Alkanes: Introduces the formation of crude oil, the structure and properties of hydrocarbons, and the classification of alkanes as saturated hydrocarbons. Fractional Distillation, Fractions, and Uses of Fractions: Explains the fractional distillation process, how it separates crude oil into useful fractions, and the applications of these fractions in everyday life. Properties of Hydrocarbons: Examines the physical and chemical properties of hydrocarbons, including boiling points, viscosity, and flammability, with links to their molecular structure. Combustion of Hydrocarbons: Covers complete and incomplete combustion, the products formed, and the environmental implications of burning hydrocarbons. Cracking Hydrocarbons: Explores the process of cracking, how it breaks down long-chain hydrocarbons into more useful smaller ones, and the importance of alkenes in the chemical industry. How to use: Each lesson includes starter activities, detailed explanations, diagrams, and exam-style questions to ensure students fully understand key concepts. Teachers can use this bundle for structured lessons or revision sessions. It provides a clear and engaging approach to learning about hydrocarbons, preparing students for exams while connecting classroom theory to real-world applications. Lesson 1 - Crude Oil, Hydrocarbons and Alkanes Lesson 2 - Fractional Distillation, Fractions and Uses of Fractions Lesson 3 - Properties of Hydrocarbons Lesson 4 - Combustion of Hydrocarbons Lesson 5 - Cracking Hydrocarbons
GCSE Chemistry Properties of Hydrocarbons: Complete Lesson
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GCSE Chemistry Properties of Hydrocarbons: Complete Lesson

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**Save 40% with the Complete Crude Oil and Hydrocarbons Bundle! ** Get this lesson as part of our GCSE Chemistry Crude Oil and Hydrocarbons Bundle and enjoy a huge discount! Instead of buying lessons individually, grab the entire unit with 5 lessons for just £6.00. Click here to get the bundle now: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12984069 This PowerPoint presentation provides an insightful exploration of the properties of hydrocarbons, specifically designed for secondary school chemistry lessons. It delves into how the physical and chemical properties of hydrocarbons change with chain length and their implications for real-world applications. The resource begins with clear learning objectives, such as demonstrating the separation of crude oil into fractions through fractional distillation, describing trends in viscosity, flammability, and boiling point as chain length varies, and linking these properties to the practical uses of hydrocarbons. Starter activities engage students with thought-provoking questions, laying the foundation for the lesson. Core concepts are presented through easy-to-follow explanations and interactive activities. The presentation covers key terms, including boiling point, flammability, viscosity, and volatility, with gap-fill exercises to reinforce understanding. It explains how fractional distillation separates hydrocarbons based on boiling points and explores the properties of smaller versus larger hydrocarbons. For instance, smaller hydrocarbons are more volatile and flammable, making them ideal for cooking gases, while larger hydrocarbons are more viscous and suited for road surfacing. The resource also includes practical demonstrations, such as laboratory fractional distillation, supported by linked video content for enhanced understanding. Students are challenged to apply their knowledge by writing methods for separating synthetic crude oil and investigating its fractions’ properties. Available as a PowerPoint file (.pptx), this resource is updated to align with educational standards and offers a comprehensive tool for engaging and educating students about the properties and uses of hydrocarbons.
Using a Mass Balance
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Using a Mass Balance

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PowerPoint that covers the following learning objectives: Define the mass of an object. Measure mass of an object using a mass balance. Includes questions, pictures, instructions and a practical in which the students have to use mass balances to measure the mass of up to 20 objects. There are questions that ask students to add masses of objects together, substract masses and work out the difference. The results table, questions and space for answers are on the worksheet. This is for a primary/early secondary class. If you could spare 5 minutes, please review this resource, to help my online presence grow! :)
Investigating How Different Volumes of Water Cool Down
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Investigating How Different Volumes of Water Cool Down

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PowerPoint that covers the following learning objectives: Measure the temperature of a substance. Plot a graph of temperature vs. time. In this investigation, students will compare how a large beaker of hot water and a small beaker of hot water cool down differently. They will form a research question, hypothesis, fill in table of results, plot line graphs and form a conclusion. PowerPoint includes research question, hypothesis, method, graphs and conclusion. If you could spare 5 minutes, please review this resource, to help my online presence grow! :)
Chemistry Calculating Moles Worksheet
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Chemistry Calculating Moles Worksheet

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Practice calculating number of moles, relative formula mass and mass with these tiered questions. Answers included. If you could spare 5 minutes, please review this resource, to help my online presence grow! :)
Chemistry Calculating Atom Economy
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Chemistry Calculating Atom Economy

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Practice calculating atom economy with these tiered questions. Answers included. If you could spare 5 minutes, please review this resource, to help my online presence grow! :)
Reactivity Quiz
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Reactivity Quiz

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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.
GCSE Ionic Compounds Quiz w/ Mark Scheme
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GCSE Ionic Compounds Quiz w/ Mark Scheme

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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.