Chaos erupts in Atomic City as Alkalis and Halogens fight for stability — until King Neon brokers peace and reveals how ionic bonding really works!
Ion Trouble in Atomic City takes students straight into the electrifying world of ionic bonding! In this story-driven GCSE Combined Science (AQA 8464) resource, the Alkali gang and Halogen crew battle across Atomic City — until King Neon calls a truce and teaches them how to trade electrons for stability.
Through bold visuals and humour, learners explore how metals lose electrons to form positive ions (cations) and non-metals gain electrons to form negative ions (anions). Animated scenes, dot-and-cross diagrams, and real chemical examples (LiF, NaCl, MgCl₂) show how opposite charges attract to build strong giant ionic lattices.
The “Science Behind the Story” slides reinforce key GCSE ideas: ionic formulae, electrostatic forces, melting and boiling points, conduction in molten and aqueous states, and trends in Groups 1 and 7.
Perfect for KS4 lessons, revision, or introducing bonding — it blends narrative, visuals, and clear science to make ionic bonding unforgettable.
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