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

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 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

This is a full lesson covering section 4.2.2a and PAG5.4 of the OCR A level chemistry specification. It covers the quick fit apparatus and the methods for distillation and using a separation funnel. It is based PAG 5.4. and includes follow up questions. This is the second 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 . It also includes a sheet for students to complete their own risk assessments prior to the lesson. All answers included Please see my shop for further resources

This is a full lesson covering section 4.2.2a and PAG5.3 of the OCR A level chemistry specification. It introduces the quick fit apparatus and the methods for distillation and heating under reflux. It is based on the Cleaps version of PAG 5.3. and includes follow up questions. This is the first 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 . It also includes a sheet for students to complete their own risk assessments prior to the lesson. All answers included Please see my shop for further resources

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.

A complete lesson covering section 4.2.2 a-d of the OCR A level chemistry specification- the hydrolysis of haloalkanes. It covers the reactions with water and hydroxide, the definition and use of the term nucleophile, the reaction mechanism for the reaction with primary haloalkanes, and an explanation of the trend in the rates of hydrolysis. It also includes a method (with tech details and safety) for testing the rate of reaction. This includes some follow up questions to the practical as well as sample results should it not be possible to complete the practical. The practical can be used towards PAG 7. The lesson includes a starter, full detailed notes, a variety of independent student tasks and a fully differentiated summary at the end. All lessons included.

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 section 4.2.1 b, d and e- the combustion, elimination and substitution reactions of alcohols. It covers the combustion of alcohols, the difference between burning alcohols and alkanes, the dehydration of alcohols to form alkenes, how heating under reflux works and substitution reactions with hydrogen halides. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various independent student learning activities and a fully differentiated summary at the end. All answers are included

A complete lesson covering section 4.2.1 a of the OCR A level chemistry specification- properties of alcohols. It covers a reminder of the IUPAC nomenclature, the difference between primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols, the trends in the main physical properties and the explanation of those trends. This is a free sample showing the quality and styling of the rest of my lessons. Please see my shop for more A level Biology and Chemistry resources. The lesson includes a revision starter, full notes, lots of independent student activities and a differentiated summary at the end All answers provided

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 section 4.1.3f of the OCR A level chemistry specification- the reactions of alkenes. It covers hydrogenation, hydration, halogenation and the reactions of alkenes with hydrogen halides. Covers all the necessary conditions alongside with the variety of products that are possible due to unsymmetrical molecules The lesson includes a starter, full notes, lots of student activities and a fully differentiated summary at the end. All answers included