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Aspirin synthesis
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Aspirin synthesis

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A knowledge organiser on the A-level chemistry practical “preparation of aspirin" from 2-hydroxybenzoic acid and ethanoic anhydride using a phosphoric acid catalyst. The knowledge organiser includes the method and apparatus diagrams and goes into more depth about filtration under reduced pressure, recrystallisation and reflux. I use it in my lessons to go through the procedure in greater depth and then students refer to this when practising questions.
Ideal Gas equation
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Ideal Gas equation

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An A-Level Chemistry differentiated revision resource on calculating the ideal gas equation pV = nRT. Contains 8 different sections of questions, section 1 starts with the basics, practicing conversions of pressure, volume and temperature into the correct units, the last few sections contain exam style questions. Takes about an hour to complete. The resource is editable with an answer sheet included. Suitable for A-Level Chemistry across all syllabuses.
NMR, IR, mass spec and chromatography bundle
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NMR, IR, mass spec and chromatography bundle

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A bundle of 9 resources on organic analyltical techniques including NMR and mass spec spectra cards, NMR, IR and Chromatograhpy knowledge organisers and an NMR graphic organiser (suitable for all A-Level Chemistry exam boards), a mass spectra fragmentation table and finally an organic analysis activity on alanine in which students have to identify alanine given a variety of spectra and physical data.
A-Level Chemistry - complete revision package
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A-Level Chemistry - complete revision package

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A complete revision package of over 100 A-Level Chemistry resources with coverage of the A-Level Chemistry topics suitable for AQA, Edexcel or OCR syllabuses (periodic table, amount of substance, redox equations, organic chemistry, acid base equilibria, shapes of molecules, pVnRT, percentage uncertainty, qualitative tests, NMR, IR, mass spec, titrations, Gibbs free energy, Grignard, electrolysis, equilibrium, enthalpy, entropy, born haber, isotopes, kinetics, transition metals, Ecell etc and much more). The resources include knowledge organisers, cue cards, revision quizzes, mind maps, worksheets, cut and stick, group work activities, co-operative learning activities, quizzes, differentiated worksheets, interactive PowerPoints etc. These resources can be used to accompany a lesson on the topic or as part of a revision lesson. Due to the large quantity of files they have been attached as a Zip file.
A-Level Chemistry Titration calculations
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A-Level Chemistry Titration calculations

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An A-Level Chemistry resource on titration calculations suitable for all specifications. The worksheet is differentiated with each section increasing in difficulty. Students complete titration calculations on determining volume, concentration, Mr of a compound, percentage purity, formula of a compound (working out the value of n in Na2CO3.nH20) etc. The resource contains one of every type of titration question they need to answer in an exam. Answers are included. There are 6 different sections and the worksheet takes a standard double lesson for students to complete.
Born Haber cycles & lattice energies - complete topic
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Born Haber cycles & lattice energies - complete topic

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A complete set of 9 lesson resources on the A-Level Chemistry topic of Born Haber cycles. In our college, this content is taught over three double lessons. Includes resources on sketching the cycle, (including interactive animations), how to perform the calculations using data from the cycles, definitions of lattice energy, enthalpy of formation, enthalpy of atomisation and electron affinity. Also includes the teaching of charge density (ionic radii & charge), how we use the value of lattice energies to determine complete ionic character/degree of covalent bonding and polarisation. Accompanying the Power Points, are worksheets (with answers included) and homeworks.
Gibbs Free energy calculations
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Gibbs Free energy calculations

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Some A-Level Chemistry resources on the thermodynamics topic of Gibbs free energy. The first resource contains 6 sections of calculations with each section increasing in difficulty. This resource is differentiated and takes about an hour to complete. Is excellent revision on Gibbs free energy calculations and nicely prepares students for the exam with relevant exam standard calculations including a graph. Answers are included. Also included are Entropy worksheets (with answers) on calculating Gibbs and how it is related to the equilibrium constant.
NMR Spectra
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NMR Spectra

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An A-Level Chemistry resource on proton (1H) NMR (nuclear magnetic resonance). I use it as a group work activity, students are given the cards and have to solve the spectra using the data table given. Answers are included on a Power Point enabling feedback to the the class.
Electrode potentials and electrochemical cells
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Electrode potentials and electrochemical cells

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This is a differentiated A-level chemistry revision resource covering the different types of Ecell questions. There are 8 sections, each one increasing in difficulty. The resource is editable and the markscheme is provided. Could be used in a revision lesson at the end of the topic. There is also useful tips on how to calculate Ecell and writing of cell diagrams. There is one of every type of Ecell question that students could be tested on in an exam. Takes about 2 hours to complete. I also have several other resources like this one in my shop on moles, pV=nRT, redox titrations, entropy, Equilibrium Kc & Kp, pH calculations and also buffer calculations. Each one covers all the different types of calculations they need to revise for the exams.
Organic Chemistry bundle
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Organic Chemistry bundle

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A bundle of 20 resources covering A-Level organic Chemistry including mind maps, flash-cards, knowledge organisers, worksheets, PowerPoints, quizzes, revision tables, apparatus diagrams etc. Covers Chemistry of alkanes, alkenes, alcohols, halogenoalkanes, carbonyls, esters, acyl chlorides, Benzene, Amines, Amino acids, Amides , Grignard reactions and organic synthesis (including the apparatus used in organic synthesis), naming and skeletal formulae.
A-Level Chemistry knowledge organisers
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A-Level Chemistry knowledge organisers

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A bundle of 20 knowledge organisers I have made for the new 2015 A-Level Chemistry syllabuses. The knowledge organisers are on the following topics: atomic structure and the periodic table, acid base equilibria (pH), Ecell, thermodynamics (Entropy), Equilibrium, organic chemistry (hydrocarbons, crude oil, fuels, organic synthesis, polymers, proteins, DNA, amino acids), transition metals, periodic table, bonding and infra red spectra. The knowledge organisers have complete coverage of all the knowledge students need to know before they go on to tackle exam questions.
Titration bundle
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Titration bundle

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A bundle of three resources for A-Level Chemistry. Suitable for all Exam boards. Two of the resources are on titration calculations, the third is a hexagon activity. Students complete titration calculations on determining volume, concentration, Mr of a compound, percentage purity, formula of a compound (working out the value of n in Na2CO3.nH20), redox titrations etc. Answers are included for all the calculations.
Preparation of a pure organic liquid
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Preparation of a pure organic liquid

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A bundle of resources on the A-Level chemistry required practicals “preparation of a pure organic liquid”. In the A-level exams students will be tested on an organic preparation and this resource helps prepare students for any of the options that could come up in the exam. There are a set of 6 knowledge organisers based on the following practicals: Oxidation of ethanol, oxidation of butan-2-ol, preparation cyclohexene, preparation of iodobutane, preparation of bromobutane and chlorination of 2-methyl-propan-2-ol. Each knoweldge organiser contains the method, apparatus diagram and additional information about the purpose of refluxing, distillation , washing, drying etc. Each step in the practical is explained.
Structure of protein - AQA Chemistry
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Structure of protein - AQA Chemistry

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Contains all the facts from the AQA A-Level Chemistry syllabus on structure of proteins including sequence of amino acids joined by peptide links, hydrogen bonding, sulfur–sulfur bonds, primary, secondary (α-helix and β–pleated sheets,) tertiary structures and fibrous/globular proteins.
Topic 4 Edexcel Chemistry knowledge organiser
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Topic 4 Edexcel Chemistry knowledge organiser

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A knowledge organiser on the A-Level Chemistry Topic 4: Groups 2 and 7 Chemistry. Including the chemistry and equations they need to know (reactions of group 2 with oxygen, water, acid etc, thermal decomposition of the group 1 & 2 carbonates/nitrates, halogen chemistry including trends, disproportion reactions in hot & cold alkali, reducing agents with reactions of sulfuric acid, oxidising agents (displacement reactions) etc. Also includes information on the qualitative tests of halides, sulfates, carbonates and also flame testing of cations and identification of the ammonium ion. A comprehensive revision organiser that the students can use to make their revision notes from. Relevant for the new 2015 A-Level Edexcel syllabus.
Preparation of cyclohexene
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Preparation of cyclohexene

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A knowledge organiser on the A-level chemistry practical “preparation of cyclohexene from cyclohexanol. The knowledge organiser includes the method, apparatus diagram and physical data (density, boiling point etc). It then includes information on each stage of the process, washing, drying and redistillation. I use it in my lessons to go through the procedure in greater depth and then students refer to this when practising questions.
Electrolysis - structure strips
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Electrolysis - structure strips

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Structure strips for the AQA GCSE Chemistry topic “Electrolysis”. Structure strips go into the margin of an exercise book and students write in their answers beside each question. This is one of a series of structure strips that I have made for the new 2017 GCSE specification. There are 30 questions in this set and answers are included.
TOF Time of flight Mass spec calculations
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TOF Time of flight Mass spec calculations

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A resource applicable for the current AQA A-Level Chemistry specification on TOF Mass spec calculations. The questions test students on how to calculate velocity, distance of flight tube, time taken and atomic mass. Answers are included to every question including a hand-written extended answer sheet showing each step of the calculations to assist students who get stuck. The resource usually takes about 60 – 90 mins for students to complete depending on their ability.
Paper Chromatography
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Paper Chromatography

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A GCSE Chemistry worksheet on Paper Chromatography. The worksheet is differentiated with exam questions targeting grades 1-3, 4-6 and 7-9. There’s questions on mobile and stationary phases, food additives, calculation of Rf values etc. The more challenging questions require students to think in more depth about the physical processes involved in the separation, explaining how separation occurs, how we use chromatography to identify additives etc. Answers are included.