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Engaging lessons, revision materials and activities for students of all ages. I studied for a Degree and D.Phil in chemistry at St John's College, Oxford and enjoy a teaching career inspiring and enthusing the next generation.
AQA Chemistry GCSE - Revision Mats/Grids for Unit 8 chemical analysis, flames, purity, spectra PPTX
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AQA Chemistry GCSE - Revision Mats/Grids for Unit 8 chemical analysis, flames, purity, spectra PPTX

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UPDATED 09/2018 These simple revision mats can be printed A3 with a single sheet forming a revision activity for an entire topic. With free suggested answers typed and handwritten onto completed sheets. These files are PowerPoints which you can tweak for your classroom if desired (but please do not re-distribute). Non-editable PDF files available separately at a discount. These 6 printable A3 mats cover unit 8 - Chemical Analysis Mat 1 Pure substances Formulations Elements, compounds and mixtures Qualitative and quantitative tests Gas tests Mat 2 Chromatography How paper chromatography separates mixtures Distinguishing pure and impure substances Interpretation of chromatograms Calculation of Rf values Mat 3 Identification of metal cations using sodium hydroxide Al, Ca, Mg, Cu, Fe(II), Fe(III) Identification of metal cations using flame tests Li, Na, K, Ca, Cu Flame tests of mixtures of metal cations Mat 4 Identification of anions Carbonates Halides Sulfates Mat 5 Practice in identification of whole compounds by combining anion and cation tests Mat 6 Instrumental methods versus chemical methods Flame emission spectroscopy Problem solving examples
AQA GCSE chemistry - Unit 4 - Lesson 8-10 Electrolysis, extraction, plating, half equations
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AQA GCSE chemistry - Unit 4 - Lesson 8-10 Electrolysis, extraction, plating, half equations

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This is a sequence of lessons to teach the topic of electrolysis. It contains three powerpoint presentations, a worksheet on ionic and half equations and the worksheets for the required practical on electrolysis. It could cover three lessons of teaching with another 2 to complete the required practical and so is resourced for 5 lessons in total. Lesson 1 Powerpoint 1 The process of electrolysis REDOX and loss and gain of electrons Electrolysis of molten ionic compounds Lesson 2 Powerpoint 2 Using electrolysis to extract metals Electrolysis of aluminium oxide Electroplating with copper Half equations and Ionic Equations Set homework: worksheet on ionic and half equations to be completed for homework here - mark scheme provided Lesson 3 Required Practical 3 Lesson 4 Completion of booklet for required practical 3 Lesson 5 Powerpoint 3 Electrolysis in aqueous solution Mixtures of ions Electrolysis of brine Competing reactions at electrodes Electrolysis of acidified water I write Professor Bunsen resources to teach and test in my own classroom. I hope that I manage to make the new GCSE in chemistry engaging and exciting. Most importantly it could save you and your school time!
AQA A-level Chemistry Year 1 Organic Mechanisms Bundle - 14 revision mats/grids & answers
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AQA A-level Chemistry Year 1 Organic Mechanisms Bundle - 14 revision mats/grids & answers

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Halogenoalkanes Mat 1 Synthesis via free radical substitution Nucleophilic substitution Reaction with hydroxide Reaction with cyanide Damage to the ozone layer Mat 2 Nucleophilic substitution reaction with ammonia to form an amine Practice mechanism questions Mat 3 Elimination reactions with hydroxide Isomerism in elimination of asymmetric halogenoalkanes Mat 4 Practice questions Alkenes Mat 1 Electrophilic addition mechanism HBr, bromine, and bromine water Mat 2 Intermediates and practice questions Mat 3 The reaction with concentrated sulfuric acid mechanism Regents and conditions and practice questions Mat 4 Addition polymerisation and practice questions Mat 5 Steam hydration of ethene Catalysed steam hydration Dehydration of ethanol Comparison between hydration and fermentation Alcohols Mat 1 Steam hydration of ethene Glucose and empirical formula Fermentation conditions and comparison with hydration Mat 2 Reagents and conditions for the different methods of alcohol production Mat 3 Oxidation of alcohols Practical application of oxidation of alcohols and equipment Mat 4 Mechanism for elimination/dehydration of alcohols Formation of isomers from longer chain/or unsymmetrical alcohols Mat 5 Identification of different types of organic compounds with test tube reactions and spectroscopy
AQA A-level Chemistry 3.3.9 Aromatic, chemistry & reactions of benzene -  Unit Workbook with Answers
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AQA A-level Chemistry 3.3.9 Aromatic, chemistry & reactions of benzene - Unit Workbook with Answers

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AQA A-level chemistry unit 3.3.9 Aromatic Chemistry and the reactions of benzene and its derivatives - Lesson or Revision workbook with answers This workbooks covers a whole unit of work combining detailed information sections with Cornell Style notetaking so the books can be used while you teach and students can add their own notes and ideas down the margin. Colour is used consistently for the different types of sections to make the booklet more dyslexia friendly as I have found that chemistry notes and questions can often be very dense, and somewhat inaccessible for all students but especially students who have dyslexia. The booklet can also be produced as a revision guide for the topic and contains all the notes and practice past paper questions you would need to revise along with worked examples. Student and parent friendly and can be used without a teacher. This booklet is 25 pages long with answers to past paper questions provided at the back from page 21 onwards. It is provided in word and pdf. Please customise for personal use only and do not share or re-sell. Contents • Useful definitions • Kékulé structure and problems with it • Naming compounds based on benzene • Electrophilic substitution reactions of benzene
AQA chemistry - unit 5 - full workbook and required practical for exothermic, endothermic and cells
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AQA chemistry - unit 5 - full workbook and required practical for exothermic, endothermic and cells

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Save time by avoiding the need for your students to write out lengthy sets of notes or draw diagrams. The complete unit work book includes spaces for marking and feedback including checked by teacher and verbal feedback given. Also leaves space to stick in improvement work or complete on the page. Could substitute for class books providing evidence for progress over time linked to success criteria. I write Professor Bunsen resources to teach and test in my own classroom and try to make the resources compatible with a lot of the ways in which we are currently being asked to teach science including feedback and improvements and redrafting. The new specifications are intensive on time, and I am testing out moving towards workbooks and away from ordinary class books. These could be differentiated towards your own students. I hope that I manage to make the new GCSE in chemistry engaging and exciting. Most importantly it could save you and your school time!
AQA GCSE Science skills and metacognition - how to approach exam questions using thinking skills
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AQA GCSE Science skills and metacognition - how to approach exam questions using thinking skills

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Huge pack of resources to teach a module on thinking skills and metacognitive approaches to science exam questions. Aimed at year 10/11 double or triple scientists. The resources focus on skills and contain examples from biology, chemistry and physics. The questions selected can usually be answered from the information in the question meaning this work can be incorporated into teaching without worrying too much about where you are in the syllabus. Mark schemes are included. Metacognition, which includes ideas such as learning to learn and developing thinking skills, can be applied to the way students tackle examination questions. This scheme of learning and accompanying lessons and resources,for science skills, breaks down the different types of questions that students meet and supports them to find learned strategies that work for them in how to tackle those questions. Each skill comes complete with a PowerPoint, worksheet and mark scheme. The resources are based on AQA materials but the skills are transferable across other exam boards. All three sciences: biology, chemistry and physics, are covered. Connections and tick boxes Data in tables Graphs Data in bar and pie charts Comprehension and application Command words Complicated diagrams Extended response questions Professor Bunsen resources are tested in school and make GCSE science engaging and exciting. Most importantly it could save you and your school time! The accompanying worksheet allows students to practice and for you to give feedback and help them to improve. The answers are included to help the busy teacher or non-specialist.
AQA GCSE chemistry - Unit 3 - Lesson 6 concentration, solution, solvent solute and calculations
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AQA GCSE chemistry - Unit 3 - Lesson 6 concentration, solution, solvent solute and calculations

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This is a very chunky powerpoint lesson covering concentrations and solutions questions. Includes full lesson powerpoint and a number of different worksheets with answers in word and pdf format and a practical activity which is also used to recap uncertainty (a concept from earlier in the unit). Professor Bunsen resources are tested in school and make the new GCSE in chemistry engaging and exciting. Most importantly it could save you and your school time! The accompanying worksheet allows students to practice and for you to give feedback and help them to improve. The answers are included to help the busy teacher or non-specialist. These resources have been prepared for the new GCSE science examination specifications that are new for first teaching in 2016. Get ahead with year 9 or use to plan your schemes of work for September. Buy individual resources or a set of lessons. Fully resourced with Powerpoints, worksheets and lesson activities and key facts and opportunities for improvement and redrafting throughout.
AQA A-level Chemistry 3.3.10 Amines, naming and reactions - Full Unit Workbook with Answers
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AQA A-level Chemistry 3.3.10 Amines, naming and reactions - Full Unit Workbook with Answers

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AQA A-level chemistry unit 3.1.10 Amines - Lesson or Revision workbook and notes with answers This workbook covers a whole unit of work combining detailed information sections with Cornell Style note taking so the books can be used while you teach and students can add their own notes and ideas down the margin. I have used colour consistently for the different types of sections to make the booklet more dyslexia friendly as I have found that chemistry notes and questions can often be very dense, and somewhat inaccessible for students who have dyslexia. The workbook can also be produced as a revision guide for the topic and contains all the notes and practice past paper questions you would need to revise along with worked examples. Parent and student friendly. This booklet is 20 pages long with answers to past paper questions provided at the back from page 16 onwards. It is provided in word and pdf. Contents Amine functional group Naming amines with alkyl chains and naming priorities in organic chemistry Preparation of amines by the reaction of ammonia with halogenoalkanes Preparation of aliphatic amines by reduction of nitriles Preparation of aromatic amines by reduction of nitro compounds Basic properties Reactions with acyl compounds and acid anhydrides
AQA A-level Chemistry 3.1.12 Acids and Bases -3 workbooks, dyslexia friendly with Qs and As
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AQA A-level Chemistry 3.1.12 Acids and Bases -3 workbooks, dyslexia friendly with Qs and As

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AQA A-level chemistry unit 3.1.12 Acids and Bases - Three lesson / revision workbooks and notes with answers covering the whole unit. These workbooks cover a whole unit of work combining detailed information sections with Cornell note taking so the books can be used while you teach and students can add their own notes and ideas down the margin. Colour is used consistently for the different types of sections to make the booklet more dyslexia friendly as I have found that chemistry notes and questions can often be very dense, and somewhat inaccessible for all students but especially those who have dyslexia. The booklets can also be produced as a revision guide for the topic and contains all the notes and practice past paper questions you need to revise along with worked examples. Parent and student friendly also. These three work books are provided in word and pdf. Contents Workbook Part 1 - 21 pages Brønsted Lowry Theory - Strong and Weak Acids and Bases Acid Dissociation pH Calculating pH of strong acids The ionic product of water KW Calculating pH of a strong base Workbook Part 2 - 25 pages Weak acid dissociation constant Ka Calculating the pH of a weak acid Determining Ka by experimental methods Titration curves Indicators for titrations Calibrating pH meters Workbook Part 3 - 29 pages Buffer solutions Acidic buffers Basic buffers Calculating the pH of acidic buffer solutions
AQA A-level Chemistry 3.1.2 Amount of Substance - Unit Workbook and Notes with Answers
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AQA A-level Chemistry 3.1.2 Amount of Substance - Unit Workbook and Notes with Answers

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AQA A-level chemistry unit 3.1.2 Amount of Substance - Lesson or Revision workbook with answers This workbook covers a whole unit of work combining detailed information sections with Cornell Style notetaking so the books can be used while you teach and students can add their own notes and ideas down the margin. Colour is used consistently for the different types of sections to make the booklet more dyslexia friendly as I have found that chemistry notes and questions can often be very dense, and somewhat inaccessible for students who have dyslexia. User friendly for students and parents revision too with answers included. This booklet is 46 pages long with answers to past paper questions provided at the back from page 40 onwards. It is provided in word and pdf. Contents Unit conversion The mole and the Avogadro constant Chemical formulae and equations including balancing equations, ionic and half equations Masses, volumes and concentrations in moles and associated calculations Making volumetric solutions Titration Reacting masses, % yield, atom economy Ideal gas equation, pV=nRT Empirical and Molecular Formula Water of crystallisation
AQA GCSE Chemistry 2022 PowerPoint Revision Mat Bundle for Chemistry Unit 1-10  - with completed answer grids!
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AQA GCSE Chemistry 2022 PowerPoint Revision Mat Bundle for Chemistry Unit 1-10 - with completed answer grids!

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Contains editable PowerPoint revision mats for AQA chemistry GCSE 9-1. PDF file bundle available at a discount. Unit 1- Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table Unit 2 - Bonding, Structure and the Properties of Matter Unit 3 - Quantitative Chemistry Unit 4 - Chemical Changes and acids and alkalis Unit 5 - Exothermic and endothermic reactions and cells Unit 6 - Rate and extent of chemical change and reversible reactions and dynamic equilibrium Unit 7 - Organic Chemistry Unit 8 - Chemical Analysis Unit 9 - Chemistry of the Atmosphere Unit 10 - Sustainable Development and Earth's Resources
AQA A-level Chemistry - Practice Papers 1, 2 and 3 - clear, space for feedback, mark scheme included
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AQA A-level Chemistry - Practice Papers 1, 2 and 3 - clear, space for feedback, mark scheme included

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A set of three practice A-level papers for AQA A level chemistry. Clear dyslexia friendly presentation with larger print and coloured boxes for answers. Space provided for teacher feedback and/or student reflection. Markschemes included at the back of each document. Genuine exam paper style questions. Content arranged as follows in line with external exams. PDF and Word files provided. Paper 1 What’s assessed Relevant physical chemistry topics (sections 3.1.1 to 3.1.3, 3.1.6 to 3.1.8 and 3.1.10 to 3.1.12) Inorganic chemistry (section 3.1) Relevant practical skills How it’s assessed Written exam: 2 hours 105 marks 35% of A-level Questions 105 marks of short and long answer questions Paper 2 What’s assessed Relevant physical chemistry topics (sections 3.1.2 to 3.1.6 and 3.1.9) Organic chemistry (section 3.3) Relevant practical skills How it’s assessed Written exam: 2 hours 105 marks 35% of A-level Questions 105 marks of short and long answer questions Paper 3 What’s assessed Any content Any practical skills How it’s assessed Written exam: 2 hours 90 marks 30% of A-level Questions 40 marks of questions on practical techniques and data analysis 20 marks of questions testing across the specification 30 marks of multiple choice questions
AQA GCSE chemistry - Unit 4 - Lesson 6 and 7 Titrations and Strong and Weak Acids
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AQA GCSE chemistry - Unit 4 - Lesson 6 and 7 Titrations and Strong and Weak Acids

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This is a pack of two lessons to teach titrations and strong and weak acids with an introduction to the meaning of pH. It has two powerpoints and worksheets in word and pdf format with answers to the worksheet as well. Titration methodology Calculations A3 grid Resources for the neutralisation assessed practical differentiated for higher and foundation tier students The meaning of strong acid in terms of complete ionisation of acid molecules in water The meaning of weak acid in terms of partial ionisation of acid molecules in water Comparison of the terms concentrated and dilute with strong and weak and an explanation of how a weak acid can still be concentrated and a strong acid could still be dilute. Grid to test understanding of key vocabulary in the ppt file. Meaning of pH in terms of the change in 10x each time you go down a pH unit - does not include logarithms it is described in an accessible way that allows students to calculate changes in concentration as pH unit changes. I write Professor Bunsen resources to teach and test in my own classroom. I hope that I manage to make the new GCSE in chemistry engaging and exciting. Most importantly it could save you and your school time!
NGSS Next Generation Science Standards - MS-PS-1 Atoms, Molecules, Properties, Substances K-8 to K-9
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NGSS Next Generation Science Standards - MS-PS-1 Atoms, Molecules, Properties, Substances K-8 to K-9

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Professor Bunsen Alpha Resources tailored to the United States NGSS. This resources is written for MS-PS1-1 and introduces a new character for the USA - Seaborg! Academic Standards - NGSS Develop models to describe the atomic composition of simple molecules and extended structures Disciplinary Core Ideas DCI - PS1.A Structure and Properties of Matter Substances are made from different types of atoms, which combine with one another in various ways. Atoms form molecules that range in size from two to thousands of atoms. (MS-PS1-1). Each pure substance has characteristic physical and chemical properties (for any bulk quantity under given conditions) that can be used to identify it. (MS-PS1-2),(MS-PS1-3). The resources are written by a post-doctoral research chemist from the University of Oxford turned secondary school chemistry teacher. Fully resourced with Powerpoints, worksheets and lesson activities and key facts and opportunities for improvement and redrafting throughout.
AQA 3.2.5 A-level Chemistry Transition Metals - 4 Workbooks Dyslexia Friendly Notes, Qs and As
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AQA 3.2.5 A-level Chemistry Transition Metals - 4 Workbooks Dyslexia Friendly Notes, Qs and As

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AQA A-level chemistry unit 3.2.5 Transition Metals These workbooks cover a whole unit of work combining detailed information sections with Cornell Style notetaking so the books can be used while you teach and students can add their own notes and ideas down the margin. I have used colour consistently for the different types of sections to make the booklet accessible, especially more dyslexia friendly as I have found that chemistry notes and questions can often be very dense, and somewhat inaccessible. Parent and student friendly too with answers. Contents Booklet 1 - 30 pages • The general properties of transition metals and definitions • Metal complexes and ligands • Substitution reactions • Shapes of complex ions Booklet 2 - 24 pages • Formation of coloured ions • Colorimetry and the concentration of transition metal ions in solution • Variable oxidation states • Vanadium species in oxidation states V, IV, III and II • Tollen’s Reagent Booklet 3 - 16 pages • Redox titrations with MnO4- o Calculating the percentage of iron in an iron tablet and moss killer o Calculating the concentration of hydrogen peroxide in hair bleach o Calculating the percentage of iron and carbon in steel o Indirect redox titrations using zinc metal • Redox titrations with other oxidising agents e.g. Cr2O72- Booklet 4 - 19 • Transition metals as catalysts • Heterogeneous catalysts o Contact Process o Haber Process • Homogeneous autocatalysis in the reaction of MnO4- and C2O42- • Homogeneous catalysis by Fe(II)/Fe(III) of reaction of S2O82- and I-
AQA GCSE 2022 Revision Mat Bundle for FOUNDATION TIER Combined Science Chemistry. Now with answer grids!
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AQA GCSE 2022 Revision Mat Bundle for FOUNDATION TIER Combined Science Chemistry. Now with answer grids!

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These simple revision mats can be printed A3 with a single sheet forming a revision activity for an entire topic. Include a mixture of cloze word fact sections with recall and exam style questions. Now with free suggested answer sheets to support non-specialists or parents/students revising. Provided as Powerpoint and PDF. 47 revision mat grids covering the whole FOUNDATION TIER COMBINED SCIENCE CHEMISTRY CONTENT ONLY Unit 1 Atomic structure and the periodic table (4 mats) Atoms elements and compounds Mixtures The model of the atom Subatomic particles Size of atoms Relative atomic mass Electronic structure The Periodic Table Metals and non-metals Group 0 Group 1 Group 7 Unit 2 Bonding structure and the properties of matter (4 mats) Chemical bonds Ionic bonding Ionic compounds Covalent bonding Covalent compounds Metallic bonding How bonding and structure are related to the properties of substances State symbols Properties of ionic compounds Properties of small molecules Polymers Giant covalent structures Properties of metals and alloys Metals as conductors Structure and bonding of carbon Unit 3 Quantitative Chemistry (3 mats) Conservation of mass and balanced chemical equations Relative formula mass Mass changes when a reactant or product is a gas Chemical measurements Concentrations of solutions Unit 4 Chemical Changes (9 mats) The reactivity of metals The reactivity series Extraction of metals and reduction Reactions of acids with metals Neutralisation of acids and salt production Soluble salts The pH scale and neutralisation Electrolysis of molten ionic compounds Electrolysis in aqueous solution Using electrolysis to extract metals Unit 5 Energy Changes (3 mats) Exothermic and endothermic reactions Energy transfer during exothermic and endothermic reactions Reaction profiles Unit 6 The rate and extent of chemical change (5 mats) Rate of reaction Factors which affect the rate of chemical reactions Collision theory and activation energy Catalysts Reversible reactions Energy changes and reversible reactions Equilibrium Unit 7 - Organic Chemistry (3 mats) Carbon compounds as fuels and feedstock Fractional distillation and petrochemicals Properties of hydrocarbons Cracking and alkenes Unit 8 - Chemical analysis (4 mats) Pure substances Formulations Chromatography Identification of common gases Unit 9 - Chemistry of the atmosphere (6 mats) The composition and evolution of the Earth’s atmosphere The proportions of different gases in the atmosphere The Earth’s early atmosphere How oxygen increased How carbon dioxide decreased Carbon dioxide and methane as greenhouse gases Human activities which contribute to an increase in greenhouse gased in the atmosphere Global climate change The carbon footprint and its reduction Common atmospheric pollutants and their sources Atmospheric pollutants from fuels Properties and effects of atmospheric pollutants Unit 10 - Using resources (6 mats) Using the Earth’s resources Potable water Waste water treatment Alternative methods of extracting metals Life cycle assessment Recycling Ways of reducing the use of resources.
Chemical equations bundle - including word, symbol and an introduction to ionic and half equations
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Chemical equations bundle - including word, symbol and an introduction to ionic and half equations

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This bundle of resources contains powerpoints and worksheets to help you introduce students to: 1) Naming chemical compounds 2) Writing word equations 3) Practical investigation into a simple reaction to understand conservation of mass 4) Interpreting symbol formulae 5) Balancing chemical equations 6) Basic introduction to ionic equations and spectator ions 7) Basic introduction to redox half equations and balancing equations using electrons. Professor Bunsen resources are tested in school and make the chemistry engaging and exciting. Most importantly it could save you and your school time! The accompanying worksheets allow students to practice and for you to give feedback and help them to improve. The answers are included to help the busy teacher or non-specialist. Files are also saved as their PDF versions which are compatible with iBooks, mobiles and tablets. These resources have been prepared by a post-doctoral Oxford University educated chemistry teacher and director of school science. Fully resourced with Powerpoints, worksheets and lesson activities and key facts and opportunities for improvement and redrafting throughout.
AQA GCSE Revision Mat Bundle for Chemistry Unit 1-5 now with answer grids!
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AQA GCSE Revision Mat Bundle for Chemistry Unit 1-5 now with answer grids!

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UPDATED 09/2018 These simple revision mats can be printed A3 with a single sheet forming a revision activity for an entire topic. With free suggested answers typed and handwritten onto completed sheets. These files are PowerPoints which you can tweak for your classroom if desired (but please do not re-distribute). Non-editable PDF files available separately at a discount. Contains PowerPoint Revision mats for AQA chemistry GCSE 9-1 Unit 1- Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table Unit 2 - Bonding, Structure and the Properties of Matter Unit 3 - Quantitative Chemistry Unit 4 - Chemical Changes Unit 5 - Exothermic and endothermic reactions and cells