chemical shifts

NMR examples explained: 3. Pentan-2-one

NMR examples explained: 2 pentan-3-one

NMR examples explained: ethyl 2,2-dimethylpropanoate

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Gives a few pointers on how to go about these long answer questions

Double click on the document called ‘index’ and away you go. This will load the interactive crossword in your browser . Flash plugin not required. There is a button for hints and one to check answers, and one for the solution. Use as a starter activity on whiteboard, or otherwise. Just adds a bit of variety to revision lessons.

In organic chemistry, knowing these pairs can be life-saving. For display in any A level chemistry lab.

Students need to be reminded to use the correct particle words in the right context. This simple poster could draw their attention to this.

A readily photocopiable crossword which covers AQA science terms for year ten. Comes with answers. I have included an interactive version, should you wish to do it with a class on the whiteboard. Simply click on ‘index’

Practice at answering this particular question

A very simple crossword covering initial GCSE ideas on atomic structure.

A simple worksheet in black and white for ready photocopying. Students need to be able to work out the type of bonding from the name, and then match the type of bonding to the properties.

A typical exam-style question on the periodic table.

A simple information sheet to stick in ones book, perhaps.

A simple , readily photocopiable worksheet on this important skill: deciding on the bonding in a substance.

This could be used as an AFL around the whiteboard. Open the html document by double clicking. Students drag the molecular model to the correct shape. If it’s correct it sticks. Please note: in order to provide a rich interactive experience, my drag & drop resources are mini-web sites local to your computer. After unzipping, they comprise a folder containing the main .html file and another folder containing the graphic resources and my coding to make the resource work. Double click on the .html file and the resource will work. If, however , you move or delete any of the files from this hierarchy, the resource will not work.

Drag the electronic configuration to the element, if it is correct it sticks, but not if it’s wrong. Useful as a quick AFL around the board. Helps students to quickly see patterns in the structure of the atom. Double click on the html file. No flash plugin required. I suggest you zoom out in the browser view to assist solving.

A readily photocopied (B&W) worksheet on calculating numbers of moles. The first page is introductory, with some examples, the second page has ten questions of introductory difficulty.