After a PhD in Medicinal Chemistry and some time in industry; I finally found my calling as a secondary school teacher in Chemistry.
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After a PhD in Medicinal Chemistry and some time in industry; I finally found my calling as a secondary school teacher in Chemistry.
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Please review the resources you buy in order for me to improve my teaching and my lessons
PAPER 2- NEW for SEPTEMBER 2017
Revision checklist for students for CHEMISTRY ONLY (March 2017)
All relating to specification (any pictures used have all been taken from the internet and I am not trying to claim rights to any pictures or information used)
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AQA AS Level Unit 1 Section 6 Equilibria-Catalysts, Chemical equilibria, Le Chatelier’s principle and Kc
Using the specification and books
No exam questions are included due to copy right
Including:
Homework booklets
Assessment sheets
Interactive powerpoints (rarely seen in A-level)
RSC STARTER FOR 10 CAN BE FOUND ON RSC WEBSITE
Unit 1 Section 6: 3.1.6 Chemical equilibria, Le Chatelier’s principle and Kc
3.1.6.1 Chemical equilibria and Le Chatelier’s principle
LESSON 1:
Objectives:
To understand how reversible reactions can reach a state of dynamic equilibrium
To understand Le Chatelier’s principle
To apply Le Chatelier’s principle to reversible reactions
LESSON 2: Equilibrium and Industry
Objectives:
To explain why compromises are made for the production of ammonia
To explain why compromises are made for the production of Ethanol
To explain why compromises are made for the production of Methanol
Unit 1 Section 6: 3.1.6 Chemical equilibria, Le Chatelier’s principle and Kc3.1.6.2 Equilibrium constant Kc for homogeneous systems
LESSON 3:
Objectives:
To understand what the Equilibrium Constant, Kc is
To write an expression for Kc including units
To calculate Kc including units
LESSON 4:
Objectives:
To understand how to work out moles at equilibrium
To calculate Kc after calculating moles
To know how to use Kc to work out the composition of an equilibrium mixture
To know how to use Kc to calculate the amount of reactant needed
LESSON 5:
Objectives:
To predict the effect, if any, of the changes in conditions on the value of Kc
To predict qualitatively how the value of Kc will change, if at all, as the position of an equilibrium moves as conditions are changed
To consolidate learning
Homework booklet with answers
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Edexcel CC8 Acid and Alkalis for the new 9-1 GCSE
TOPIC 3 Chemical changes PAPER 1- NEW for SEPTEMBER 2017
Learning objectives:
To compare methods of preparing soluble salts
To be able to prepare a soluble salt from an acid and a soluble reactant (alkali)
To consolidate learning with questions
All extension questions available on each slide
Answers all underneath each slide
Support also available where necessary
AfL sections and mini quizzes
Reducing the need for photocopying
Main topics include:
- What happens to the ions from acids and alkalis during neutralisation
- What is a titration
- How do we make a soluble salt using titration
All relating to specification (any pictures used have all been taken from the internet and I am not trying to claim rights to any pictures or information used)
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Edexcel CC9b PART 1-3 Calculations involving masses for the new 9-1 GCSE
TOPIC 1 KEY CONCEPTS OF CHEMISTRY PAPER 1 and PAPER 2- NEW for SEPTEMBER 2017
REVISION MAT
USED FOR REVISION OF CC9a and CC9b (Moles not included in this mat)
ANSWERS ADDED FOR THE TEACHER COPY
All extension questions available on each slide
Answers all underneath each slide
Support also available where necessary
AfL sections and mini quizzes
Reducing the need for photocopying
Main topics include:
- Balancing equations
- How do you calculate masses of reactants and products from balanced equations given the mass of 1 substance
- conservation of mass in non-enclosed and closed systems
- How does the law of conservation of mass explain why magnesium increases mass when it is burned and how copper carbonate reduces its mass when thermal decompostion occurs
-What is concentration?
-Concentration of solution
- converting between cm3 and dm3
All relating to specification (any pictures used have all been taken from the internet and I am not trying to claim rights to any pictures or information used)
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Edexcel CC2 Separating methods for the new 9-1 GCSE
TOPIC 2 PAPER 1 - NEW for SEPTEMBER 2017
Attached is a PowerPoint along with a student guide were students can track their progress
Learning objectives CORE PRACTICAL
To know what distillation is
To be able to carry out an experiment investigating the composition of inks using simple distillation
To understand the differences between simple and fractional distillation
Learning objectives: ANALYSIS
To be able to describe how paper chromatography can be used to separate mixtures
To be able identify a mixture and a pure substance on a chromatogram
To understand how to calculate Rf values from a chromatogram
All extension questions available on each slide
Answers all underneath each slide
Support also available where necessary
Main topics include:
- Simple Distillation
- Fractional distillation
-Summary questions
All relating to specification (any pictures used have all been taken from the internet and I am not trying to claim rights to any pictures or information used)
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AQA AS level Unit 1 section 2 Amount of substance complete lesson package, homework and assessments
Using the specification and books
No exam questions are included due to copy right (unless written out by myself)
Including:
Homework booklets
Assessment sheets
Interactive powerpoints (rarely seen in A-level)
STUDENT WORKBOOK FOR REQUIRED PRACTICAL FOUND HERE IF REQUIRED
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-a-level-chemistry-required-practical-tracking-booklet-competencies-12051709
Standard solutions
Titrations 1
REQUIRED PRACTICAL 1 Making a standard solution
To recall ways in which neutralisation can occur
To know the term standard solution
To understand how to make a standard solution
To understand how to carry out an acid and alkali titration
To be able to carry out a titration
To be able to carry out calculations using the results of titrations to calculate an unknown concentration of solution or unknown volume of solution
Required practical 1
Make up a volumetric solution and carry out a simple acid–base titration
Using the specification and books
No exam questions are included due to copy right (unless written out by myself)
Including:
Homework booklets
Assessment sheets
Interactive powerpoints (rarely seen in A-level)
STUDENT WORKBOOK FOR REQUIRED PRACTICAL FOUND HERE IF REQUIRED
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-a-level-chemistry-required-practical-tracking-booklet-competencies-12051709
14 lessons in total
1.Masses and Mole Part 1
2.Masses and Mole Part 2
3. Moles in solution
4. Ideal Gas equation part 1
5. Ideal Gas equation part 2 - DEMO
6. Calculation of reacting volumes of gas (EXTRA LESSON - removed from spec)
7. Empirical and Molecular formulea
8. Balancing equations and Ionic equations
9. Reacting masses
10. Atom economy and percentage yield
11. EXTRA LESSON - Limiting reagents (student support IF REQUIRED)
12. Standard solutions
13. Titrations 1
14. REQUIRED PRACTICAL 1 Making a standard solution
To state the definition for relative atomic mass in terms of carbon-12 and calculate Ar
To state the definition for relative molecular mass in terms of carbon 12 and calculate Mr
To understand the concept of the mole and Avogadro’s constant
To understand the term molar mass
To use Avogadro constant to calculate the number of atoms or molecules
To use Avogadro constant to calculate the number of molecules or atoms from mass
To understand the term concentration
To be able to calculate concentrations in a given volume of solution
To be able to calculate the concentration in mol dm-3 from the mass
To understand the gas laws
To recognise and make use of appropriate units in ideal gas calculations
To carry out calculations using the ideal gas equation
To complete a practical to find the relative molecular mass of the lighter fuel
To find the relative molecular mass of the lighter fuel using the ideal gas equation
To complete exam questions
To know how to define molar volume of gases at room temperature and pressure
To be able to use the molar volume in calculations involving the masses of solids and volumes of gases
To understand how to use Avogadro’s law to calculate volumes of gases involved in gaseous reactions.
To know the terms molecular and empirical formula
To be able to deduce the molecular formula of a compound from its empirical formula and its relative molecular mass
To find empirical formula from data giving composition by mass or percentage by mass
To recall how to balance equations
To be able to separate aqueous compounds into ions in order to write ionic equations
To be able to write balanced ionic equations
To complete a 10 question check up
To be able to calculate the amount of product from a given reactant
To know how to consolidate learning with questions after completing a practical
10.To understand the difference between the actual yield and the theoretical yield
To be able to calculate the percentage yield of a reaction from the actual yield and the theoretical yield using moles
To calculate atom economy
Industrial processes
To understand the term ‘limiting reagent’
To be able to identify the limiting reactant in a reaction
To be able to calculate the mass of the reactant from the limiting reactant using moles
To recall ways in which neutralisation can occur
To know the term standard solution
To understand how to make a standard solution
To understand how to carry out an acid and alkali titration
To be able to carry out a titration
To be able to carry out calculations using the results of titrations to calculate an unknown concentration of solution or unknown volume of solution
Required practical 1
Make up a volumetric solution and carry out a simple acid–base titration
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AQA AS level Unit 2 Amount of substance complete lessons, homework + assessments REQUIRED PRACTICAL
AQA A2 Level Unit 4 Section 21 Acids, Bases and Buffers
Using the specification and books
No exam questions are included due to copy right
TOTAL OF 13 lessons - including required practical 9
Including:
Homework booklets
Assessment sheets
Interactive powerpoints (rarely seen in A-level)
RSC STARTER FOR 10 CAN BE FOUND ON RSC WEBSITE
REQUIRE CHEMSHEET access for most TASK questions
Unit 4 Section 21: 3.1.12 Acid, bases and buffers
Prior knowledge:
AS Chemistry
3.1.6 – Chemical equilibria, Le Châtelier’s principle and Kc https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-as-level-unit-1-section-6-7-equilibria-redox-chemical-equilibria-le-chatelier-s-principle-oxidation-states-oxidation-reduction-ionic-and-kc-12099917
and Kp
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-a2-level-unit-4-physical-chemistry-complete-lessons-kp-and-le-chateliers-12357544
LESSON 1: Bronsted Lowry Acids and Bases
LESSON 2: pH of strong acids
LESSON 3: pH of strong bases
LESSON 4 + 5: Weak acids and bases
LESSON 6: pH curves
LESSON 7: Indicators
LESSON 8: SKetching pH curves
LESSON 9 + 10: Titration calculations
LESSON 11 + 12: Buffers and calculations
LESSON 13: Required practical 9
Homework booklet with answers
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AQA A2 Level Unit 4 Section 19 Equilibria-Catalysts, Chemical equilibria, Le Chatelier’s principle and Kp
Using the specification and books
No exam questions are included due to copy right
Including:
Homework booklets
Assessment sheets
Interactive powerpoints (rarely seen in A-level)
RSC STARTER FOR 10 CAN BE FOUND ON RSC WEBSITE
Unit 4 Section 19: 3.1.10 Equilibrium constant Kp for homogeneous systems
3.1.10 Equilibrium constant Kp for homogeneous systems
The further study of equilibria considers how the mathematical expression for the equilibrium constant Kp enables us to calculate how an equilibrium yield will be influenced by the partial pressures of reactants and products. This has important consequences for many industrial processes.
Prior knowledge:
AS Chemistry
3.1.6 – Chemical equilibria, Le Châtelier’s principle and Kc (see previous lesson package) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-as-level-unit-1-section-6-equilibria-chemical-equilibria-le-chatelier-s-principle-and-kc-12099340
LESSON 1: Recap
Objectives:
To recall the equilibrium constant Kc
To calculate Kc
To consolidate learning by completing exam questions
LESSON 2: Introduction to partial pressures
Objectives:
To state what is meant by partial pressure
To apply the equilibrium law to gaseous equilibria
To consolidate learning with questions
LESSON 3 + 4: Rate equations Kp
Objectives:
To calculate mole fraction and partial pressure
To calculate Kp
To consolidate learning with questions
LESSON 5: Changing conditions
Objectives:
To predict the qualitative effects of changes in temperature and pressure on the position of the equilibrium and the value of Kp
To explain the affect of a catalyst on Kp
To consolidate learning with questions
Homework booklet with answers
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Edexcel CC10 Electrolytic processes for the new 9-1 GCSE
TOPIC 3 Chemical changes PAPER 1- NEW for SEPTEMBER 2017
REVISION MATS - Part 1 and HIGHER STRETCH Part 2
PLEASE NOTE - THESE MATS ARE MEANT TO BE PHOTOCOPIED AND LAMINATED FOR STUDENTS TO WORK ON PAPER (DUE TO LIMITED PHOTOCOPYING WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT CURRENTLY); THEY CAN BE ADAPTED SO STUDENTS CAN WRITE ON THEM BUT THAT IS ENTIRELY YOUR CHOICE
USED FOR REVISION OF Electrolysis topics
Main topics include:
-Electroysis
- Electrolytic cell
- Set up and method
- Explain method
- Core practical - copper with inert and copper electrodes
- 1/2 equations
- Predicting products for molten and aqueous solutions
- Exam Questions
All relating to specification (any pictures used have all been taken from the internet and I am not trying to claim rights to any pictures or information used)
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Edexcel CC8 Acid and Alkalis for the new 9-1 GCSE
TOPIC 3 Chemical changes PAPER 1- NEW for SEPTEMBER 2017
REVISION MATS - Part 1, 2 and HIGHER STRETCH Part 3
PLEASE NOTE - THESE MATS ARE MEANT TO BE PHOTOCOPIED AND LAMINATED FOR STUDENTS TO WORK ON PAPER (DUE TO LIMITED PHOTOCOPYING WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT CURRENTLY); THEY CAN BE ADAPTED SO STUDENTS CAN WRITE ON THEM BUT THAT IS ENTIRELY YOUR CHOICE
USED FOR REVISION OF Acids and Alkali topics
Main topics include:
- Acid
- Alkali
-Soluble salts
- Insoluble salts
- Balancing equations
- Naming salts
- ionic equations
- Weak and strong acids
- concentrated and dilute acids
- titration
- filtration
- Evaporations
- precipitation reactions
All relating to specification (any pictures used have all been taken from the internet and I am not trying to claim rights to any pictures or information used)
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Edexcel 9-1 CC1 and CC2 Revision MAT / SHEET for Separating techniques and states of matter
TOPIC 2 States of matter PAPER 1 - NEW for SEPTEMBER 2017
TOPIC 1 Key concepts of Chemistry PAPER 1 and PAPER 2- NEW for SEPTEMBER 2017
PLEASE NOTE - THESE MATS ARE MEANT TO BE PHOTOCOPIED AND LAMINATED FOR STUDENTS TO WORK ON PAPER (DUE TO LIMITED PHOTOCOPYING WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT CURRENTLY); THEY CAN BE ADAPTED SO STUDENTS CAN WRITE ON THEM BUT THAT IS ENTIRELY YOUR CHOICE
REVISION MATs - PART 1 and 2 (with MOST answers - others are self-explanatory)
USED FOR REVISION OF States of matter and separating techniques
Main topics include:
- The particle Model
-State changes
-Heating curve
-Summary questions
- Mixtures, Elements, Compounds
- Melting Points
-Identifying melting points
- Crystallisation
- Filtering
-Scientific Drawing
- Chromatography
-Rf Values
- Simple Distillation
- Fractional distillation
- distillation
- Water for drinking
- Practical activity
- Water for chemical analysis
-purifying sea water
All relating to specification (any pictures used have all been taken from the internet and I am not trying to claim rights to any pictures or information used)
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End of year "PUB" style quiz - minus the beer.
I brought crisps and drinks into school for the last lessons
They really enjoyed it:
Round 1: Name the scientist
Round 2: Dingbats (non-science related)
Round 3: Science general knowledge
Round 4: Year 9 Chemistry (Atoms, Bonding types, Separating methods and states of matter)
Round 5: Music with a scientific theme
Round 6: Year 10 Chemistry (Moles, masses and calculations)
Round 7: General knowledge
Round 8: Anagrams
Enjoy
10 lessons in total
Including a CORE PRACTICAL - Titration (only SS)
Edexcel 9-1 TOPIC 5 Sc14 Quantitative analysis:
1. MOLAR VOLUME of gases and Avogadro's law of gases
Objectives:
STARTER: To know how to interconvert between cm3 and dm3 and to work out the concentration equation
To know how to define molar volume of gases at room temperature and pressure
To be able to use the molar volume in calculations involving the masses of solids and volumes of gases
To understand how to use Avogadro’s law to calculate volumes of gases involved in gaseous reactions.
2. CONCENTRATION with mol and grams per dm3 and interchanging between the two
Objectives:
STARTER: To know how to interconvert between cm3 and dm3 and to work out the concentration equation
To be able to calculate concentrations in g dm-3 (H)
To be able to calculate concentrations in mol dm-3 (H)
To understand how to interconvert between mol dm-3 and g dm-3 (H)
3. PERCENTAGE YIELDS + moles SEPARATE or TRIPLE
Objectives:
To understand the difference between the actual yield and the theoretical yield
To be able to calculate the percentage yield of a reaction from the actual yield and the theoretical yield
To recall how to calculate masses using moles
4 + 5. TITRATION CORE PRACTICAL and Titration calculations
Objectives:
To understand how to carry out an acid and alkali titration
To be able to carry out calculations using the results of titrations to calculate an unknown concentration of solution or unknown volume of solution (H)
To consolidate learning with questions (H)
6. ATOM ECONOMY
Objectives:
To recall the atom economy of a reaction
To make Magnesium sulphate in 3 different ways then work out which is the best (most economical!)
To explain why a particular reaction pathway is chosen to produce a particular product, given data (HIGHER OBJECTIVE)
Edexcel 9-1 TOPIC 5 Sc15 Dynamic Equilibria + the Haber process
7. TOPIC 5 Sc16a TOPIC 5 Chemical cells and Hydrogen-oxygen fuel cells
Objectives:
To know that a chemical cell produces a voltage until one of the reactants is used up
To be able to recall how a hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell functions
To evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of fuel cells for given uses
8. Edexcel 9-1 TOPIC 5 Sc15 Dynamic Equilibria: Industrial processes including large scale of the Haber process - Edexcel 9-1 Sc15b PART 1
Objectives:
To understand Le Chatelier’s Principle (H)
To predict how the position of the equilibrium is affected by changes in conditions(H)
To understand how the time taken to reach equilibrium is affected by changes in the conditions (H)
9. Edexcel 9-1 Sc15b PART 2
Objectives:
To recall the conditions for the Haber process
To explain how the conditions are chosen for industrial chemical reactions (H)
To explain the reaction pathways chosen from industrial processes (H)
10.
Edexcel 9-1 TOPIC 5 Sc15 Dynamic Equilibria: Haber process + Fertilisers
Learning objectives:
STARTER
Mini test covering all the basics from combined (reversible reactions, Haber conditions, dynamic equilibrium, definitions)
Objectives:
To recall 3 essential elements for plant growth
To be understand how to name several fertilisers made from different acid and alkali compounds
To describe and compare the laboratory preparation and the industrial production of ammonium sulfate
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AQA AS level Unit 1 section 2 Amount of substance complete lesson package, homework and assessments
Using the specification and books
No exam questions are included due to copy right (unless written out by myself)
Including:
Homework booklets
Assessment sheets
Interactive powerpoints (rarely seen in A-level)
STUDENT WORKBOOK FOR REQUIRED PRACTICAL FOUND HERE IF REQUIRED
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-a-level-chemistry-required-practical-tracking-booklet-competencies-12051709
To state the definition for relative atomic mass in terms of carbon-12 and calculate Ar
To state the definition for relative molecular mass in terms of carbon 12 and calculate Mr
To understand the concept of the mole and Avogadro’s constant
To understand the term molar mass
To use Avogadro constant to calculate the number of atoms or molecules
To use Avogadro constant to calculate the number of molecules or atoms from mass
AQA AS level Unit 1 section 2 Amount of substance complete lesson package, homework and assessments
Using the specification and books
No exam questions are included due to copy right (unless written out by myself)
Including:
Homework booklets
Assessment sheets
Interactive powerpoints (rarely seen in A-level)
STUDENT WORKBOOK FOR REQUIRED PRACTICAL FOUND HERE IF REQUIRED
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-a-level-chemistry-required-practical-tracking-booklet-competencies-12051709
Calculation of reacting volumes of gas (EXTRA LESSON - removed from spec)
Empirical and Molecular formulea
Balancing equations and Ionic equations
Reacting masses
Atom economy and percentage yield
EXTRA LESSON - Limiting reagents (student support IF REQUIRED)
To know how to define molar volume of gases at room temperature and pressure
To be able to use the molar volume in calculations involving the masses of solids and volumes of gases
To understand how to use Avogadro’s law to calculate volumes of gases involved in gaseous reactions.
To know the terms molecular and empirical formula
To be able to deduce the molecular formula of a compound from its empirical formula and its relative molecular mass
To find empirical formula from data giving composition by mass or percentage by mass
To recall how to balance equations
To be able to separate aqueous compounds into ions in order to write ionic equations
To be able to write balanced ionic equations
To complete a 10 question check up
To be able to calculate the amount of product from a given reactant
To know how to consolidate learning with questions after completing a practical
10.To understand the difference between the actual yield and the theoretical yield
To be able to calculate the percentage yield of a reaction from the actual yield and the theoretical yield using moles
To calculate atom economy
Industrial processes
To understand the term ‘limiting reagent’
To be able to identify the limiting reactant in a reaction
To be able to calculate the mass of the reactant from the limiting reactant using moles
AQA AS level Unit 3 Section 3: 3.3.4 Alkenes
Using the specification and books
No exam questions are included due to copy right
Including:
Homework booklets
Assessment sheets
Interactive powerpoints (rarely seen in A-level)
RSC STARTER FOR 10 CAN BE FOUND ON RSC WEBSITE
Alkenes section
Introduction to alkenes
Lesson 1:
Objectives:
To recall what alkenes are
To understand what isomerism do alkenes display
To explain why alkenes are reactive
Electrophilic addition
Lesson 2:
Objectives:
To understand what electrophilic addition reactions are
To understand the reactions of alkenes with different electrophiles
To understand what happens with asymmetrical alkenes
Additional Polymerisation
Lesson 3:
Objectives:
To recall the terms polymer, monomer and polymerisation
To explain additional polymerisation reactions
To know some uses of polymers
Mechanism recap
Lesson 4: no powerpoint just questions
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AQA AS Level Unit 2 Section 2 Group 2 elements alkaline earth metals - trends, solubility, test ion
Using the specification and books
No exam questions are included due to copy right
Including:
Homework booklets
Assessment sheets
Interactive powerpoints (rarely seen in A-level)
RSC STARTER FOR 10 CAN BE FOUND ON RSC WEBSITE
Group 2: Alkaline Earth Metals (A large number of practicals contained within - can be spread over 3 lessons)
Unit 2 Section 2: 3.2.2 Group 2, the alkaline earth metals
LESSON 1:
Chemical and physical properties
Objectives:
To recap the trends of group 2 metals: atomic radius, 1st ionisation energy and melting point
To describe and write equations for the reactions of Mg-Ba with water (PRACTICAL/DEMO)
To know the uses of Mg in the extraction of Ti and CaO in removing SO2 from flue gases
LESSON 2 + 3
Products and uses
Objectives:
To know the relative solubilities of group 2 sulfates and hydroxides (PRACTICAL)
To know the test for sulfate ions (DEMO AND PRACTICAL TESTING FOR UNKNOWNS)
To consolidate with questions
Homework booklet with answers
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AQA AS level Unit 2 Section 1:: Periodicity
3.2.1.1 Classification
3.2.1.2 Physical properties of the Period 3 elements
Using the specification and books
No exam questions are included due to copy right
Including:
Homework booklets
Assessment sheets
Interactive powerpoints (rarely seen in A-level)
RSC STARTER FOR 10 CAN BE FOUND ON RSC WEBSITE
LESSON 1
Objectives:
To recap how to classify elements as s, p or d block
To describe and understand trends in 1st IE, mpt and bpt of the elements Na - Ar
To consolidate learning with exam questions
Homework booklet with answers
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AQA AS level Unit 3 Section 3:: Alcohols
Unit 3 Section 3: Alkenes and Alcohols
AQA AS Level Unit 3 Section 3 Alcohols (Oxidation, Required practical 5 - distillation of cyclohexanol, hydration of ethene, ethanol production - fermentation and hydration of ethene)
Using the specification and books
No exam questions are included due to copy right
Including:
Homework booklets
Assessment sheets
Interactive powerpoints (rarely seen in A-level)
RSC STARTER FOR 10 CAN BE FOUND ON RSC WEBSITE
3.3.5.1 Alcohol production
LESSON 1/2
Objectives:
STARTER GCSE RECAP (separate science)
To classify alcohols
To write equations and give conditions for the production of alcohols
To compare the two methods of producing ethanol
3.3.5.2 Oxidation of alcohols
LESSON 2: PRACTICALS
Oxidation and distinguishing between aldehydes and ketones
Objectives:
To identify the products when 1o, 2o and 3o alcohols are oxidised
To understand practically how to distinguish 3o alcohols from 1o and 2o by reaction with acidified potassium dichromate(VI)
To carry out test-tube reactions to distinguish aldehydes from ketones by reaction with Tollens’ reagent and Fehling’s solution
3.3.5.3 Elimination
LESSON 3:
Objectives:
To understand what an elimination reaction is
To identify products of alcohol elimination reactions
To understand how addition polymers can be made from alkenes made this way without using monomers derived from crude oil
LESSON 4/5:
Required practical 5
Distillation of a product from a reaction.
Objectives:
To prepare cyclohexene by the dehydration of cyclohexanol and to distil the cyclohexene from the reaction mixture
To test the product to confirm the identity
To evaluate the experiment
Homework booklet with answers
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