My resources now cover the whole of OCR AS Chemistry.
Each download includes a list of all available lessons and bundles.
This bundle covers all of the OCR A level chemistry specification section 4.1.1 (basic concepts of organic chemistry), as well as isomerism from section 4.1.3 (alkenes).
The topics covered are:
• introduction to organic chemistry
• naming hydrocarbons
• quiz – a question of naming alkanes
• functional groups – names and formulae
• isomerism
• organic reagents and types of reaction.
Each topic includes a fully interactive PowerPoint including starter, group activities, questions and plenary along with a worksheet. Answers to all exercises are provided. Some of the resources include a PowerPoint quiz and all are ideal for classroom or home learning.
This bundle is part of a series covering the OCR AS Chemistry specification and relates to the following sections:
Module 4– Core organic chemistry
Part 1 – Basic concepts and hydrocarbons
4.1.1 Basic concepts of organic chemistry (all)
4.1.3 Alkenes (part)
Please review!
Content covered
Introduction to organic chemistry
• Why carbon is special
• Bonding in organic compounds
• Different types of formulae
• Types of organic compounds
• Functional groups and homologous series
Naming hydrocarbons
• Application of IUPAC rules of nomenclature for systematically naming organic compounds
• Naming alkanes and cycloalkanes
• Naming branched alkanes
• Naming alkenes and branched alkenes
• Quiz – A Question of naming alkanes
Functional groups – names and formulae
• Application of IUPAC rules of nomenclature for systematically naming organic compounds
• Practice naming organic compounds including those with functional groups
• Revision of empirical and molecular formula and how to calculate them
• Formulae of compounds with functional groups
Displayed formula
Structural formula
Skeletal formula
Isomerism
• Shapes of alkanes (with model building)
• Definitions of structural isomers, stereoisomers, E/Z isomers and cis-trans isomers
• Classification of isomers with examples
• Structural isomers including chain, position and functional group isomers
• Shapes of alkenes (with model building)
• Restricted rotation around the C=C double bond
• Stereoisomers – E/Z and cis-trans isomers
• Animated illustrations of E/Z isomers
• Criteria for E/Z isomerism and for cis-trans isomerism with examples and learning check
• Cahn-Ingold-Prelog rules for naming E/Z isomers with examples
Organic reagents and types of reaction
• Ways of breaking covalent bonds
Homolytic fission
Heterolytic fission
• Types of organic reagents and their reactions
Nucleophiles
Electrophiles
Radicals
• Introduction to mechanisms
• Curly arrows
• Types of reaction
Addition
Substitution
Elimination
• Classification of reactions
Links
Next lesson: Topic 39 - Introduction to alkanes
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/introduction-to-alkanes-ocr-as-chemistry-12654263
Next small bundle:
Hydrocarbons bundle
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/hydrocarbons-bundle-ocr-as-chemistry-13316848
UPDATED MAY 2019 with workbook for the whole unit!
As promised, here is the whole of Unit 3: Quantitative Chemistry for the New AQA Combined Science Trilogy.
Every lesson is covered exactly to the specification with a plethora of worksheets and homeworks.
I have also included a scheme of work for the unit, with blooms taxonomy learning objectives paired with the new GCSE grades.
I can confidently state that this is the most comprehensive and high quality resource I’ve ever made, I hope you’ll agree.
Highly animated presentations & resources include:
3.1.1 - Conservation of mass & balanced symbol equations + 3 x worksheet + 1 x homework
3.1.2 - Relative formula mass + 2 x worksheet + 1 x homework
3.1.3 - Mass change when reactant is a gas + 1 x worksheet + 1 x homework
3.1.3 - Mass change when product is a gas + 1 x worksheet + 1 x homework
3.1.4 - Chemical Measurements
3.2.1 - Moles + 3 x worksheet + 1 x homework
3.2.2 - Amounts of substances in equations + 2 x worksheet + 1 x homework
3.2.3 - Using moles to balance equations + 2 x worksheet.
3.2.4 - Limiting reactants + 1 x worksheet
3.2.5 - Concentrations of solutions + 5 x worksheet + 3 x homework.
+ Scheme of work
This pack includes 61 freshly designed files of powerpoints, worksheets and homeworks (including mark schemes) for every lesson in unit 4 Chemical changes for AQA Combined Science Trilogy Chemistry. Updated April 2018.
It’s finally here, and I’m very proud of this resource pack!
I’ve held off on publishing until the quality was right, and now it’s finally ready to go live. The quality of the formatting/animation is second to none on TES. TES SAYS IT’S 14 FILES, IT’S NOT IT’S 61, MANY ARE IN A ZIP FOLDER!
I have now fixed the ZIP Folder issue, should download perfectly!
Lesson order is as follows:
4.4.1.1 - Metal oxides
4.4.1.2 - The reactivity series
4.4.1.2 - Displacement reactions
4.4.1.3 - Extraction of metals and reduction
4.4.2.1 - Reactions of acids with metals
4.4.2.2 & 4.4.2.3 - Acids + Insoluble bases
4.4.2.4 - Neutralisation and the pH scale
4.4.2.6 - Strong vs. weak acids
4.4.3.1 - The process of electrolysis
4.4.3.2 - Molten electrolysis
4.4.3.3 - Using electrolysis to extract metals
4.4.3.4 - Electrolysis of aqueous solutions.
That’s 12 lessons in total, all jam packed with novel animations, tasks, worksheets, green pen work throughs, and homeworks.
Please do review this if you choose to purchase as it really helps my sales.
Thanks for supporting my work.
Lewis
HOW THIS RESOURCE IS ORGANISED:
All powerpoints are uploaded directly so browsers can see snippets of each one. Then inside your download there is a zip folder, which contains all powerpoints, checklists, worksheets, homeworks and mark schemes neatly organised in folders. Any queries can be emailed to lewistull@gmail.com.
Full unit for Organic Chemistry - AQA Combined Science Trilogy
Please review if you are happy with your purchase :)
Set includes:
Four lesson powerpoints, including tasks and answers
L1 - Crude Oil, Hydrocarbons and Alkanes
L2 - Fractional Distillation
L3 - Cracking
L4 - Combustion of fuels
Multiple worksheets for every lesson
Easy-print A5 (two per A4 page) versions of each worksheet
Scheme of Work (Lesson by lesson)
Videos of every lesson to post online should your students be absent
This pack contains a plethora of powerpoints, worksheets, and mark schemes for all of the content in unit 5 - Energy changes of AQA 8462 Triple Chemistry, and 8464 Combined Science Trilogy.
For those of you whom regularly purchase my resources, you will know that I hold off releasing my resources until I am happy that you will be satisfied with the quality, quantity and ease of deliverance of your purchase - I’m now happy, I hope you are too!
Lesson packs include:
4.5.1.1 Energy transfer during exothermic and endothermic reactions
4.5.1.2 Reaction profiles
4.5.1.3 The energy change of reactions (HT ONLY)
4.5.2.1. Cells and batteries (Chemistry only)
4.5.2.2. Fuel cells (Chemistry only)
Required practical 4 worksheet pack
All folders organised into zip folder
Resources are checked against the specification, and income tax is paid on all my sales. As always your feedback is greatly appreciated as good reviews really aid sales.
I hope you enjoy
Lewis
Perfect if you teach GCSE Chemistry Single Science, this fully differentiated and resourced lesson supports your students in learning about rates of reaction. Covering the full GCSE Chemistry specification, this resource is adapted to cover all exam boards. Students will:
State what is meant by rate of reaction.
Calculate the rate of a reaction.
Describe the different experimental methods used to investigate the rate of a reaction - disappearing cross experiment, change in mass experiment, volume of gas given off experiment.
Explain what is meant by collision theory and state what factors the rate of a reaction depends on.
Explain how changes in temperature, concentration, pressure and surface area affect the rate of reaction.
Complete rate experiments involving gases and precipitates.
Describe what a catalyst is and explain how it affects the rate of a reaction.
This lesson includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, class practical/demo activities, exam style questions and progress quizzes for students to complete. Enjoy and feel free to leave a review.
*INCLUDED IN BUNDLE:
24 slide PowerPoint Presentation with key points, progress check questions, checkpoints, practice exam questions, quizzes, class practical activities. *
This bundle covers all of the OCR A level chemistry specification section 4.1 (basic concepts and hydrocarbons) and 4.2 (alcohols, haloalkanes and analysis).
The resources included are:
Introduction to organic chemistry
Naming hydrocarbons (includes quiz – A Question of naming alkanes)
Functional groups – names and formulae
Isomerism
Organic reagents and types of reaction
Introduction to alkanes
Reactions of alkanes
Alkenes
Polymers from alkenes
Chemistry of alcohols
Haloalkanes
Organic synthesis
AS synthetic routes
Infrared spectroscopy
Mass spectrometry
Identifying compounds from infrared and mass spectra
Each topic includes a fully interactive PowerPoint including starter, group activities, questions and plenary along with a worksheet. Answers to all exercises are provided. Some of the resources include a PowerPoint quiz and all are ideal for classroom or home learning.
This bundle is part of a series covering the OCR AS Chemistry specification and relates to the following sections:
Module 4– Core organic chemistry
Part 1 – Basic concepts and hydrocarbons (all)
Part 2 - Alcohols, haloalkanes and analysis (all)
Please review!
Content covered:
Introduction to organic chemistry
• Why carbon is special
• Bonding in organic compounds
• Different types of formulae
• Types of organic compounds
• Functional groups and homologous series
Naming hydrocarbons
• Application of IUPAC rules of nomenclature for systematically naming organic compounds
• Naming alkanes and cycloalkanes
• Naming branched alkanes
• Naming alkenes and branched alkenes
Quiz – A Question of naming alkanes
Functional groups – names and formulae
• Application of IUPAC rules of nomenclature for systematically naming organic compounds
• Practice naming organic compounds including those with functional groups
• Revision of empirical and molecular formula and how to calculate them
• Formulae of compounds with functional groups
Displayed formula
Structural formula
Skeletal formula
Isomerism
• Shapes of alkanes (with model building)
• Definitions of structural isomers, stereoisomers, E/Z isomers and cis-trans isomers
• Classification of isomers with examples
• Structural isomers including chain, position and functional group isomers
• Shapes of alkenes (with model building)
• Restricted rotation around the C=C double bond
• Stereoisomers – E/Z and cis-trans isomers
• Animated illustrations of E/Z isomers
• Criteria for E/Z isomerism and for cis-trans isomerism with examples and learning check
• Cahn-Ingold-Prelog rules for naming E/Z isomers with examples
Organic reagents and types of reaction
• Ways of breaking covalent bonds
Homolytic fission
Heterolytic fission
• Types of organic reagents and their reactions
Nucleophiles
Electrophiles
Radicals
• Introduction to mechanisms
• Curly arrows
• Types of reaction
Addition
Substitution
Elimination
• Classification of reactions
Introduction to alkanes
Sources and uses of alkanes
Definitions of fossil fuels and crude oil
Uses of alkanes as fuels
Bonding in alkanes
Formation and rotation of sigma bonds
Shapes of alkanes
Intermolecular forces in alkanes in terms of non-polar molecules
Melting and boiling points of alkanes in terms of London forces
Effect of chain length and branching on London forces
Reactions of alkanes
Reactivity of alkanes
Combustion of alkanes – complete and incomplete
Balancing combustion equations
Radicals and dot-and-cross diagrams
Radical chain reactions
Radical substitution of alkanes by halogens
Mechanism including initiation, propagation and termination
Limitations to the use of radical substitution in synthesis of halogenoalkanes
Alkenes
Structure and reactivity of alkenes
The nature of the double bond – sigma and pi bonds
Explanation of restricted rotation around C=C
Shape of ethene in terms of electron pair repulsion theory
Addition reactions of alkenes
Reactions of ethene and propene including addition of halogens, steam, hydrogen halides and hydrogen
Test for alkenes with aqueous bromine
Catalytic addition of hydrogen - mechanism
Margarine manufacture
Definition of electrophile
Electrophilic addition mechanism
Addition of HX to unsymmetrical alkenes - Markownikoff’s rule and explanation
Polymers from alkenes
Meaning of the terms addition polymer and monomer
the formation of poly(ethene)
General equation for polymer formation
Identifying the monomer from the repeat unit of the monomer
Disposal of waste polymers by recycling, cracking and combustion
Bioplastics
Biodegradable polymers
Photodegradable polymers
Chemistry of alcohols
Comparing methods of making ethanol
Naming alcohols
Physical properties of alcohols, in terms of hydrogen bonding
Primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols
Substitution reaction of alcohols
Oxidation of alcohols
Elimination (dehydration) reaction of alcohols
Reactions of primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols
Animated mechanisms
Reaction classification
Reagents and conditions
Structural equations
Key definitions
Haloalkanes
Naming haloalkanes
Reactivity of haloalkanes general equation for polymer formation
Uses of haloalkanes
Nucleophilic substitution reactions of haloalkanes including hydrolysis
Mechanism of nucleophilic substitution
Experiment to compare rates of hydrolysis of different haloalkanes
Explaining the different rates of hydrolysis
Organohalogen compounds and the environment
Destruction of ozone by CFCs
Organic synthesis
Revision of functional groups
Techniques for preparation and purification of organic liquids
Heating under reflux
Distillation
Separation of immiscible liquids using a separating funnel
Use of drying agents
Stages in the preparation and purification of an organic liquid
Tests for functional groups
Compounds with more than one functional group
Strategies for organic synthesis with examples
AS synthetic routes
AS synthetic routes
Animated mechanisms
Key definitions
Heating under reflux
Distillation
Reaction classification
Reagents and conditions
Structural equations
Infrared spectroscopy
Introduction to spectroscopy linked to the electromagnetic spectrum
Meaning of wavenumber and transmittance
Molecular vibrations
Bond stretching
Fingerprint region of spectrum
Types and shapes of peaks
Infrared and global warming
The greenhouse effect and greenhouse gases
Interpreting the infrared spectrum
Examples of IR spectra with animated explanation linking peaks to structure
Uses of infrared spectroscopy
Mass spectrometry
Animated diagram and description of a mass spectrometer
Meaning of m/z
Relative intensity
Base peak
Molecular ion
M+1 peak
Fragments
Interpreting the mass spectrum
Mass spectrum of ethanol
Animations of formation of fragments from ethanol
Summary of fragments for ethanol
Examples of mass spectra with animated explanation linking peaks to structure
Interpretation of mass spectrum of unknown compound leading to its identification
Identifying compounds from infrared and mass spectra
Calculating empirical formula from % composition
Calculating molecular formula from empirical formula and molar mass, using the molecular ion peak on the mass spectrum
Using the infrared (IR) spectrum to identify bond stretches and hence functional group(s) present
Drawing structural formulae consistent with the molecular formula and IR data
Using mass spectrum to distinguish between the suggested structural formulae
Identifying fragments in the mass spectrum
This resource contains 3 revision mats for the required practicals in the Chemistry section of the new AQA Science Trilogy paper 2. Answer sheets have been added.
They contain questions about methodology, scientific enquiry and analysis of results. These can be given after teaching the required practical, homework or at the end of year 11 for revision before their exams.
Required practicals included:
Rates of Reaction
Chromatography
Water Purification
My year 11s have found these particularly useful to go through in revision lessons and have taken extra home to use as revision tools.
Please rate this resource.
You can also find our other bundles for the following:
Biology Paper 1
Biology Paper 2
Biology Triple
Physics Paper 1
Physics Paper 2
Chemistry Paper 1
Chemistry Paper 2
Other resources and revision mats can be found in my shop by clicking the following link:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/cal-w11
This resource contains 3 revision mats for the required practicals in the Chemistry section of the new AQA Science Trilogy paper 1. Answer sheets have been added.
They contain questions about methodology, scientific enquiry and analysis of results. These can be given after teaching the required practical, homework or at the end of year 11 for revision before their exams.
Required practicals included:
Making Salts
Electrolysis
Temperature Changes
My year 11s have found these particularly useful to go through in revision lessons and have taken extra home to use as revision tools.
Please rate this resource.
Other resources and revision mats can be found in my shop by clicking the following link:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/cal-w11
The new AQA Combined Science Trilogy Unit 6 - The rate and extent of chemical change.
Includes powerpoints, worksheets and practical worksheets.
Divided into the following lessons:
4.6.1.1 Calculating Rates of Reaction/Rates graphs and tangents.
4.6.1.2/3 Factors which affect rates of reaction and collision theory.
4.6.1.4 Catalysts
4.6.2.1/2 Reversible reactions and energy changes
4.6.3 Equilibria (all)
Required Practical 5 - part a disappearing cross
Please see my other reviews for an insight as to the time and effort I put into making these of a high quality.
As always I really appreciate your feedback so please do comment below!
My resources now cover the whole of OCR AS Chemistry.
Each download includes a list of all available lessons and bundles.
This complete year 12 lesson covers group 2 elements and compounds. It includes the physical and chemical properties of the elements and the reactions of the elements and compounds. The resource features a 46 slide animated PowerPoint that illustrates and explains the concepts in a lively and visual way. A starter and plenary quiz are also included. An 11 page worksheet and answers to all exercises are provided.
This resource is part of a series covering the OCR AS Chemistry specification and relates to the following sections:
Module 3 – Periodic table and energy
Part 1 – The periodic table
3.1.2 Group 2
Please review!
Content covered:
• Structure and physical properties of group 2 elements
• Electron configuration and formation of ions
• First ionisation enthalpy and reactivity
• Redox reactions of group 2 metals with oxygen, water and acids
• Properties of group 2 compounds
• Group 2 oxides and hydroxides – reactions with acids
• Group 2 oxides – reaction with water
• Solubility and alkalinity of group 2 hydroxides
• Reactions of group 2 carbonates with acid
• Uses of group 2 compounds
Duration: 1-2 lessons
Links
Previous topic: Topic 22 – Periodicity of ionisation energies and melting points OCR AS Chemistry
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/periodicity-of-ionisation-energies-and-melting-points-ocr-as-chemistry-12974680
Next topic: Topic 24 - The halogens
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-halogens-ocr-as-chemistry-13125529
Related topic: Topic 13 - Redox
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/redox-ocr-as-chemistry-12409890
This bundle of resources contains 12 lessons which meet all learning outcomes within the ‘Organic Chemistry’ unit for the NEW AQA Chemistry Specification.
Lessons include:
Alcohols, carboxylic acids and esters.
Complete & incomplete combustion
Cracking hydrocarbons
Fractional distillation
Hydrocarbons
Natural polymers & DNA
Polymerisation
Reactions of alkenes
The lessons contain a mix of differentiated activities, progress checks, extra challenge questions and exam questions plus more than one opportunity, per lesson, for self/peer red-pen assessment of tasks.
This is an up to date version on the IGCSE Chemistry science course. I have carefully crafted these PPt over ten years, you will not need to create another Powerpoint again!
Includes all PowerPoints with assessment questions throughout (New for 2024-25).
Every lesson start with a knowledge retrieval recap.
All answers are provided and animated onto the PPt ready to appear when you wish.
Stop buying indiviudal lessons for £5+ - you have the whole course here! Prices always kept low so your students get the best resources - please leave a review :)
Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry (0620/0971)
The Complete Course (exams from 2025)
This is a complete resource containing absolutely everything you need to teach or study the course from start to finish!
THE SLIDES:
– 1 presentation per chapter (12 in total)
– PowerPoint, PDF, Google slides
– Fully modifiable
– Follows the Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry syllabus exactly
– Core and extended content clearly indicated
– Practical experiments included
– Absolutely everything you need to know!
To receive Exam Questions and Mark Schemes, Organised by Chapter (for no additional charge), email ‘CHEMISTRY QUESTIONS’ to igbiocomplete@gmail.com
What’s included:
– 1 document per chapter (12 in total)
– Questions and mark schemes from 56 Cambridge past papers
– Microsoft word, PDF, Google docs
– Contents page and paper references included
– Multiple choice and theory papers (core and extended)
– Create end of unit tests and mock exams with ease
– The perfect revision tool for students!
If you would like to receive a sample of the resources, email ‘CHEMISTRY SAMPLE’ to igbiocomplete@gmail.com
Follow me on YouTube @igbiocomplete!
Syllabus contents:
1 - States of matter
2 - Atoms, elements and compounds
3 - Stoichiometry
4 - Electrochemistry
5 - Chemical energetics
6 - Chemical reactions
7 - Acids, bases and salts
8 - The Periodic Table
9 - Metals
10 - Chemistry of the environment
11 - Organic chemistry
12 - Experimental techniques and chemical analysis
Perfect if you teach GCSE Chemistry Single Science, this fully differentiated and resourced lesson supports your students in learning about electrolysis and fuel cells. Covering the full GCSE Chemistry specification, this resource is adapted to cover all exam boards. Students will:
Recall the properties of ionic compounds.
Describe the process of electrolysis and explain the movement of ions.
Explain oxidation and reduction reactions.
Write half equations for the reactions at the electrodes.
Compare and contrast molten and aqueous electrolysis, describe the method, and explain the products at the electrodes.
Describe the electrolysis of copper sulphate solution using inert and non-inert electrodes.
Explain how fuel cells work and evaluate the use of them.
This lesson includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, exam style questions and progress quizzes for students to complete. Enjoy and feel free to leave a review.
INCLUDED IN BUNDLE:
29 slide PowerPoint Presentation with key points, progress check questions, checkpoints, practice exam questions and quizzes.
This resource contains 4 worksheets that can be used in class or as homework to enable your students to practice what they have learnt in the classroom.
This pack includes:
Ionic Bonding (x2)
Ionic Compounds
Formula of Ionic Compounds
We have worksheets for the following topics in Chemistry Paper 1:
Atomic Structure and The Periodic Table
Atoms, Elements and Compounds
Mixtures and Separation Techniques
Relative Atomic Mass and Electronic Structure
The Periodic Table and Metals
Groups 0 & 1
Group 7
Bonding, Structure, and The Properties of Matter
Ionic Bonding
Covalent and Metallic Bonding
Structure and Bonding of Carbon
Quantitative Chemistry
Balancing Equations
% Mass
Relative Atomic and Formula Mass
Amount of Substances in Equations
The Mole
Using Moles to Balance Equations
Limiting Reactants
Concentration of Solutions
Chemical Changes
Metal Oxides and Reactivity Series
Displacement Reactions
Extraction of Metals and Reduction
Ionic Equations
Reactions of Metals with Acids
Neutralisation of Acids
pH Scale, Neuralisation, and Strong & Weak Acids
Electrolysis
Energy Changes
Energy Transfers and Reaction Profiles
Energy Changes of Reactions
More worksheets will be added in the future.
Please rate and review this resource. Thank you!
This resource is for KS3/4 student taking the AQA science GCSE
The resource contains methods in a condensed format suitable for revision and class instruction
Complete with example exam questions for each experiment - sourced from 2018 AQA where possible
Practicals included
Making salts
Temperature changes
Rates of reaction - observing colour change - Concentration & Temperature
Rates of reaction - measuring product volume (cm3) - Concentration & Temperature
Rates of reaction - measuring product lost (g) - Concentration, Temperature & Surface area
Chromatography
Water purification
Electrolysis
Neutralisation - Higher and Foundation
Ion testing - Flame tests, carbonate test, sulphate test & Halide test
Good luck!
Concise summary of Organic Chemistry, including:
IUPAC Nomenclature
Isomerism
Processing and Combustion of Alkanes
Free radical substitution
Alkenes
Halogenoalkanes
Alcohols
The preparation and purification of liquid organic compounds
OCR A level Chemistry: 25.3 The Chemistry of Phenol
This PowerPoint is a whole lesson included with student activities, animated answers, homework questions with answers provided.
This lesson covers:
Naming phenols
Distinguishing between phenols and alcohols
Distinguishing between phenols and alkenes
Distinguishing between phenols and carboxylic acids
Phenol as a weak acid
Electrophilic reactions with phenols
Comparing and explaining the reactivity of phenols and benzene
New version - updated to complete lesson!
If you have already paid for this resource you can download it again without extra payment.
My resources now cover the whole of OCR AS Chemistry.
Each download includes a list of all available lessons and bundles.
Unique package of interactive PowerPoint and paper-based activities that can be used for independent self-study, revision or in the classroom. This resource covers AS mass spectrometry through a 34 slide interactive PowerPoint, which is colourful, animated and presents the information in a flexible way. Many of the PowerPoint slides contain links to other slides, to enable easy navigation and to emphasise links between different aspects of infrared spectroscopy.
As well as pages devoted to each of the key terms in mass spectrometry, the PowerPoint shows clearly how fragmentation occurs and how the breakage of a particular bond can result in the fragment of a particular mass. A method for interpreting mass spectra is given, illustrated by several examples (including an unknown compound) with animated spectra and structures to aid understanding of the process.
Also included is a graded worksheet with 15 pages, including problems where an unknown structure is identified. Full answers are provided.
This resource was developed primarily for the OCR A level Chemistry specification but is useful for all specifications. It relates to the following sections :
AS: Module 4 – Core organic chemistry
Part 2 – Alcohols, haloalkanes and analysis
4.2.4 Analytical techniques
Please review!
Content covered
• animated diagram and description of a mass spectrometer
• meaning of m/z
• relative intensity
• base peak
• molecular ion
• M+1 peak
• fragments
• interpreting the mass spectrum
• mass spectrum of ethanol
• animations of formation of fragments from ethanol
• summary of fragments for ethanol
• examples of mass spectra with animated explanation linking peaks to structure
• interpretation of mass spectrum of unknown compound leading to its identification
Duration: 1-2 lessons and/or independent study
Links
Previous topic
Topic 46 – Infrared spectroscopy – OCR AS Chemistry
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/infrared-ir-spectroscopy-ocr-as-chemistry-12315096
Free complementary resource
Topic 47A − Identifying compounds from infrared and mass spectra – OCR AS Chemistry
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/identifying-compounds-from-infrared-and-mass-spectra-ocr-as-chemistry-12325481
Perfect if you teach GCSE Chemistry Single Science, this fully differentiated and resourced lesson supports your students in learning about The Haber Process and fertilisers. Covering the full GCSE Chemistry specification, this resource is adapted to cover all exam boards. Students will recall reversible reactions and equilibrium, describe and explain the conditions used in The Haber Process, and describe the use and production of fertilisers.
This lesson includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, exam style questions and progress check questions for students to complete. Enjoy and feel free to leave a review.
INCLUDED IN BUNDLE:
16 slide PowerPoint Presentation with key points, progress checks and practice exam questions.