A complete lesson covering section 4.2.1c of the OCR A level chemistry specification. It covers the oxidation of primary and secondary alcohols and the resistance to oxidation or tertiary alcohols. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student tasks and a fully differentiated summary at the end. All answers included

A complete lesson covering specification section 4.2.4 b of the OCR A level chemistry the link between infrared radiation and global warming. It covers how certain bonds absorb IR radiation and then vibrate more, effectively trapping heat. It explains the difference between the green house effect and global warming. It also looks at some of the ways we are making the problem worse as well as the possible effects. In revision it also includes the role of HFCs and HCFCs. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student activities and a differentiated summary at the end. All answers provided

A complete lesson covering section 4.2.4 a, c, d and e of the OCR A level specification- the use of infrared spectrum to analyse compounds. It covers how the spectra are formed, what the peaks mean and they can be analsysed. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, lots of independent student activities and exam questions and a differentiated summary at the end. Also includes a worksheet

This is a complete lesson covering section 5.1.2 b, c, d and e of module 5 the OCR A level chemistry course- calculating Kc. It remind students what Kc and how to calculate it when given the data. It then covers deriving the units for Kc and the two types of equilibria (homogeneous and heterogeneous). The lesson closes with how to calulate Kc directly from experimental results including the use of titrations to establish concentration. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, worked examples, lots of student practice and a differentiated summary at the end All answers provided

This is a complete lesson covering section 5.1.2 a-e of module 5 of the OCR Chemistry specification- The equilibrium constant Kp in gaseous equilibria. It remind students of the difference between homogeneous and heterogeneous equiliibria and how to calculate both mole fractions and partial pressues. It then demonstrates how to uses these figures to calculate Kp and it associated units. in a cross curricular link it also looks at oxygen transport and the role of equilibria with haemoglobin. The lesson includes a starter, full detailed notes, lots of student led activities and a differentiated summary at the end. All answers provided

This is a complete lesson covering sections 5.1.2 g and h of the OCR chemistry specification- Ka and weak acids. It goes through how to how to calculate Ka for weak acids including the approximations that can be used to make that calculation easier. It also discusses the limitations of those approximations and where they no longer apply. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student led activities and a differentiated summary at the end All answers are included I actively try to reduce photocopying, so all of the lesson resources are within the PowerPoint rather than as extra sheets

This is a complete lesson covering sections 5.1.2 e and f of the OCR chemistry specification- Kw and strong bases. It goes through how to calculate the ionisation of water (Kw) and its use in the pH scale. It also look as at calculating the pH of strong bases as well as pOH. It also covers the links between pH and pOH and how one can be used to calculate the other. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student led activities and a differentiated summary at the end All answers are included I actively try to reduce photocopying, so all of the lesson resources are within the PowerPoint rather than as extra sheets

A complete lesson covering AQA trilogy and chemistry GCSE paper 2. It includes: Rates Equilibria Hydrocarbons Atmosphere Using resources chromatography RPA Rates RPA Gas tests Includes a variety of activities including multiple choice and exam questions Includes the 2022 version and an updated version for 2023 All answers provided

A fully resourced lesson revising aspects of the AQA Chemistry topics C1 and C2 All contents is applicable to both the trilogy and separate science course Aspects covered include atomic structure, electron structure, ion formation and ionic bonding Also has a starter and a variety of exam questions. In total includes 8 student activities. Majority of activities have answers provided to allow self assessment.

A full lesson covering section 4.1.1e of the OCR A level Chemistry specification- structural isomers. Contains full notes and worked examples covering the three ways that structural isomers can occur. The lesson contains a starter, various student activities as well as a differentiated summary activity at the end. All answers are included. Some slides have additional notes to support delivery of the content

A complete lesson covering point 4.1.1. f-i heterolytic fission, homolytic fission and reaction mechanisms. It covers radicals, the difference between homolytic and heterolytic fission, reaction mechanisms, the use of curly arrows and lots of examples. This lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student activities and a differentiated summary at the end. All answers included Some slides have additional notes to support delivery Update- 26/11 mistake on one slide corrected

A full lesson teaching students how to both calculate concentration from the mass and volume as well as calculating mass from volume and concentration. Covers all the specification points from the Triology C3 specification section 5.3.2.5 . Includes a starter, various student activities, full notes and all answers. Also shows how to convert between cm3 and dm3 in both directions

A complete lesson, with associated resources, covering points 4.1.3 j,k and i of the OCR A level Chemistry specification- Polymers from Alkenes and disposing of waste Polymers. It covers addition polymerisation, the discovery and properties of poly(ethene), producing equations for polymerisation, methods of disposing of polymers and their environmental impacts. Also icnldues a video about the first heat resistant polymer produced-bakelite. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various independent student activities and a differentiated summary activity at the end. All answers provided

A full lesson covering points 4.1.3 g, h and i of the OCR A level chemistry specification- reaction mechanisms of alkenes. It covers the reaction mechanisms electrophillic addition of halogens and hydrogen halides, the markownikoff law and prediction of the major product of alkene reactions. The lesson includes a starter, full detailed notes, lots of student activities especially practicing reaction mechanisms using exam style questions and a differentiated summary at the end. Full answers included

A full lesson covering point 4.2.2e of the OCR A level Chemistry specification- the environmental issues caused by haloalkanes. It covers the development and use of organohalogens as well as the mechanisms by which CFCs cause damage to the ozone layer. It also includes the other chemicals that may damage the ozone layer and the chemicals that are being used as an alternative. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student activities and a fully differentiated summary at the end. All answers included.

This is a full lesson covering section 4.2.2a and of the OCR A level chemistry specification. It covers synthetic routes and provides students with a summary diagram of all the reactions studied so far in the course. It also introduces analysing compounds with multiple functional groups as well as how reactions can be used to convert one functional group to another in multi-step procedures This is the third of a series of lessons covering section 4.2.2a and PAG5 The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student activities and a fully differentiated summary at the end . All answers included Edited 21/03 to add extra exam question Please see my shop for further resources

A complete lesson covering section 4.2.4 h of the OCR Chemistry specification- combing IR spectrum, mass spectrum and chemical analysis to identify molecules. It quickly recaps empirical formula and using the two spectra through a worked example. It then provided lots of student practice. A worksheet is included. The lesson includes full notes, a starter, many student activities and a differentiated revision summary at the end. All answers included

A complete lesson covering section 4.2.4 f and g of the OCR Chemistry specification- mass spectroscopy. It shows how the molecular ion is formed and how the M peak can be used to determine molecular mass. It also covers fragmentation and the uses of fragments to help identify compounds. It also discusses the M+1 peak and its implications, including a formula to discover the number of carbons. The lesson closes with some practice using mass spectra, The lesson includes a starter, full notes, a variety of student activities and a fully differentiated summary at the end, All answers included