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Fully Editable C5.7 – Neutralisation and the pH Scale
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AQA GCSE Chemistry (8462) & Combined Science Trilogy (8464)
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This complete, ready-to-teach lesson covers C5.7 Neutralisation and the pH Scale from the AQA GCSE Chemistry specification.
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Students develop a secure understanding of acids, bases, and alkalis, how pH is measured, and how neutralisation reactions occur, supported by clear explanations, scaffolded practice, and exam-style questions.
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All resources are precisely aligned to the AQA specification and designed to save teacher time while building exam confidence.
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Includes FREE AI Long-Answer Marking
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Students submit extended-response answers online and receive instant, AQA-aligned WWW / EBI feedback to improve:
- Structure of answers
- Scientific reasoning
- Use of key chemistry vocabulary
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What’s Included
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Editable PowerPoint presentation:
- Colour-coded explanations
- Clear diagrams and worked examples
- Step-by-step breakdown of key ideas
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Printable and editable worksheets:
- Differentiated Foundation → Higher tasks
- Structured practice and challenge questions
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Exam-style questions:
- Mark schemes
- Model answers
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Retrieval starter, AfL checkpoints, and exit ticket
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Homework / revision quiz:
- Ready to print or upload
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Comprehensive answer sheet for every activity
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Bonus: FREE AI Long-Answer Marking with instant AQA-style feedback
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Topics Covered (C5.7 Neutralisation & the pH Scale)
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The pH scale and what it measures
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Definitions and examples of:
- Acids
- Bases
- Alkalis
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The role of:
- H⁺ ions in acidity
- OH⁻ ions in alkalinity
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Indicators:
- Litmus
- Universal indicator
- pH probe
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Neutralisation reactions:
- acid + alkali → salt + water
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Recognising acids and bases in chemical equations
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Predicting salt names in neutralisation reactions
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Links to C5.5 and C5.6 – preparing salts safely and accurately
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Exam-style explanations, equations, and reasoning tasks
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Why Teachers Love This Lesson
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No-prep, no-stress – ready to deliver immediately
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Fully aligned with AQA GCSE Chemistry (8462 & 8464)
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Strong exam focus with model answers and structured practice
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Clear differentiation for Foundation and Higher tiers
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Engaging and practical – ideal preparation for titrations and salt preparation
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Format
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PPTX slide deck
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DOCX / PDF worksheets and assessments
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Fully editable
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Print-friendly
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Spec & Tiers
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AQA GCSE Chemistry (8462)
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AQA Combined Science Trilogy (8464)
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Suitable for Foundation and Higher tier
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Best TES Category
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Secondary → Science → Chemistry → GCSE → Acids and Bases
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