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I taught chemistry for 25 years. I now provide tuition online. I just like nicely produced, imaginative resources.
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I taught chemistry for 25 years. I now provide tuition online. I just like nicely produced, imaginative resources.
Chemistry
Types of chemical reaction.
I made a very simple information sheet/poster. PDF so can be printed at any size.
Free radical substitution cut&stick
An introductory sheet of answers, followed by cut and stick exercise for this challenging mechanism. Cut and stick promotes familiarity with the mechanism, promotes discussion when done in groups, and is enjoyed immensely by sixth formers.
Naming organic substances 1
A simple worksheet on IUPAC nomenclature. A set of simple rules, followed by nine questions (branched chain alkanes and alkenes) over two sides. With separate answers sheet. First of a series.
Chemical Analysis wordsearch
A simple wordsearch on 1 side of A4. It is quite a challenge! For GCSE chemists.
( I have now removed an error which had two letters in one box and one box with a space. I had to make it bigger and spread the puzzle onto two sides, one side with clues and one with the puzzle grid. Apologies to those who bought the defective version- contact me for a replacement)
balancing equations for burning hydrocarbons.
A simple black and white worksheet of two sides, with questions on balancing equations for the combustion of hydrocarbons.
Pretty Poly(mers)
This is a very simple worksheet. Link the name of the polymer to its monomer. Then draw the repeating unit. A drag and drop version may follow. Watch this space.
Friedel-Crafts reactions worksheet
A simple worksheet in black and white for ready photocopying. Two sides, with a summary on the front and some questions on the back.
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NMR examples explained
Colourful, comprehensible, clear examples to illustrate the interpretation of proton NMR spectra. Could be used as a display, or on the whiteboard, or as a handout.
Animated electrophilic addition of hydrogen bromide to ethene.
I have improved my video of this reaction mechanism.
End of term Science crossword
A little bit of ‘learning without working’ activity for the end of term, in black and white for easy cheap photocopying. Suitable for all abilities, but earlier years may need to look some clues up. The answers are included.
Ions
This is a simple powerpoint giving names and formulae of ions. Knowledge of these can provide a key to understanding chemistry at GCSE and A level. Print these off, laminate them, and display in a prominent position in a lab.
(NB I have corrected the ammonium ion error)
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Interactive electronic configuration
Drag and drop resources to reinforce electronic configuration in atoms and how this underpins the layout of the periodic table.
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.
Predict the reaction.
A plant dye is used in a question about reactions of organic functional groups. It is pertinent to the study of phenols.
(NB I had previously ommited the reaction of phenol rings with bromine, now tried to include this)
Chemical Formulae
A simple, photocopiable worksheet (black and white!) that gives practice at interpreting simple chemical formulae. The examples get harder as you proceed. It is comprised of two pages of examples. It is suitable for KS3 and KS4 students. It could be used in class or for homework.