
Fully editable C5.7 Neutralisation and the pH Scale lesson for AQA GCSE Chemistry (Triple & Combined Science).
Teach students how acids, alkalis and bases interact through clear PowerPoints, scaffolded worksheets, retrieval tasks, and exam-style questions. All resources are precisely aligned to the AQA specification and ready to teach immediately.
Includes Free AI Long-Answer Marking, allowing students to submit extended-response questions online and receive instant, AQA-aligned WWW/EBI feedback to improve structure, reasoning, and scientific vocabulary.
What’s Included:
- Editable PowerPoint with colour-coded explanations, diagrams, and examples
- Printable and editable worksheets (Foundation → Higher tier)
- Exam-style questions with mark schemes and model answers
- Retrieval starter, AfL checkpoints, and exit ticket
- Homework / revision quiz (ready to print or upload)
- Comprehensive answer sheet for every activity
- Bonus: Free AI Long-Answer Marking with instant AQA-style feedback
Topics Covered (C5.7 Neutralisation & the pH Scale):
- The pH scale and what it measures
- Definitions and examples of acids, bases, and alkalis
- The role of H⁺ ions and OH⁻ ions in acidity and alkalinity
- Indicators: litmus, universal indicator, and pH probe
- The neutralisation reaction: acid + alkali → salt + water
- Recognising acids and bases in chemical equations
- Predicting salt names in neutralisation reactions
- Links to C5.5 and C5.6 – preparing salts safely and accurately
- Exam-style explanation, equations, and reasoning tasks
Why Teachers Love This Lesson:
- No-prep, no-stress: ready to deliver straight away
- Curriculum-true to AQA GCSE Chemistry (8462 & 8464)
- Exam-focused with model answers and structured reasoning
- Differentiated tasks for both Foundation and Higher tiers
- Engaging and practical – ideal lead-in to titrations and salt preparation
Format:
- PPTX slide deck
- DOCX/PDF worksheets and assessments
- Fully editable
- Print-friendly
Spec & Tiers:
- AQA GCSE Chemistry (8462)
- AQA Combined Science Trilogy (8464)
- Suitable for Foundation and Higher tier
Best TES Category:
Secondary → Science → Chemistry → GCSE → Acids and Bases
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