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Acids, titrations and redox OCR AS Chemistry
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Acids, titrations and redox OCR AS Chemistry

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This bundle is ideal for classroom or home learning and covers the whole of the OCR A level chemistry specification sections 2.1.4 – Acids and 2.1.5 − Redox Each topic includes a fully interactive PowerPoint including starter, group activities, questions and plenary along with a worksheet and a lesson plan. Answers to all exercises are provided. Some of the resources include a PowerPoint quiz. A practical activity on titration is also included. This bundle is the third in a series covering the OCR AS Chemistry specification and relates to the following sections: Module 2 – Foundations in chemistry Part 1 – Atoms and reactions 2.1.4 – Acids (whole) 2.1.5 Redox (whole) Content covered Acids and bases • Definitions of acid, base, alkali and salt • Formulae of acids, bases, alkalis and salts • The relationship between bases and alkalis • The pH scale • Everyday examples of acids and bases • Weak and strong acids • Diprotic acids • Writing and balancing neutralization reactions (including acid-carbonate reactions) • Ionic equations Acid-base titrations • Titration and uses • Standard solution • Glassware and procedure for titration with detailed hints for technique • Reading burette • Recording titration results and calculating the mean • Titration calculations • Examples of structured and unstructured calculations • Revision of calculations involving masses and volumes • Practical titration activity • Evaluation of titration experiment • Uncertainties and calculating % uncertainties • Procedural errors Redox • Redox definition in terms of electron transfer • Oxidation numbers and how to calculate them • Oxidation number in chemical names • Redox definition in terms of oxidation number • Using oxidation numbers to identify redox reactions and determine what has been oxidised and reduced • Oxidising and reducing agents • Disproportionation as oxidation and reduction of the same element Links Previous bundle: Moles, masses, concentrations, gas volumes and reactions https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/moles-masses-concentrations-gas-volumes-and-reactions-12404451 Next bundle: Electrons and bonding https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/electrons-and-bonding-ocr-as-chemistry-12605443 Next topic Topic 14 – Electron configuration – shells, sub-shells and orbitals https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/electron-configuration-shells-sub-shells-and-orbitals-ocr-as-chemistry-12207312
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Unique package of interactive PowerPoint and paper-based activities that can be used in the classroom or for revision or independent self-study. This resource covers AS and A2 infrared (IR) spectroscopy through a 26 slide interactive PowerPoint, which is colourful, animated and presents the information in a flexible way. Each PowerPoint slide contains 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 infrared spectroscopy, the PowerPoint shows clearly how molecular vibrations occur and how they give rise to absorption peaks in the infrared spectrum. A method for interpreting infrared spectra is given, illustrated by several animated examples with spectra and structures to aid understanding of the process. Also included is a graded worksheet with 9 pages, including problems where unknown structures are 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 A2: Module 6 – Organic chemistry and analysis Part 3 – Analysis 6.3.2 Spectroscopy (Combined techniques) Please review! Content covered • 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 Duration: 1-2 lessons and/or independent study Links See also Mass spectrometry A level home learning https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/mass-spectrometry-a-level-home-learning-12287938 Free resource - identifying compounds from infrared and mass spectra https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/identifying-compounds-from-infrared-and-mass-spectra-a-level-12325481
Intermolecular forces OCR AS Chemistry
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Intermolecular forces OCR AS Chemistry

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This complete year 12 lesson on intermolecular forces includes induced dipole-dipole interactions (London dispersion forces), permanent dipole-dipole forces and hydrogen bonding. For each type of intermolecular force there is an explanation of how they arise, what factors affect them and how they affect physical properties. The resource features a 58 slide animated PowerPoint that illustrates the concepts in a lively and visual way and includes a starter, learning checks, animations, clearly explained examples and a plenary multiple choice quiz. A 13 page worksheet and answers to the exercises are provided. This resource is part of a series covering the OCR AS Chemistry specification and relates to the following sections: Module 2 – Foundations in chemistry Part 2 – Electrons, bonding and structure 2.2.2 Bonding and structure Content covered: • What are intermolecular forces? • Strengths of bonds and intermolecular forces • Types of intermolecular forces • Induced dipole-dipole interactions (London (dispersion) forces) • How London forces arise • Factors affecting strength of London forces • Permanent dipole-dipole interactions • How permanent dipole-dipole interactions arise • How intermolecular forces affect properties • Hydrogen bonding • What’s special about hydrogen bonds • Effects of hydrogen bonds on properties • Special properties of water • Summary of intermolecular forces • Predicting the type of intermolecular forces Duration: 1 lesson Please review! Links Previous topic: Topic 18 – Electronegativity and bond polarity OCR AS Chemistry (free resource) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/electronegativity-and-bond-polarity-ocr-as-chemistry-12888524 Next topic: Topic 20 Structure and bonding https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/structure-and-bonding-ocr-as-chemistry-12933603
Reactions of alkanes OCR AS Chemistry
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Reactions of alkanes OCR AS Chemistry

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This complete year 12 lesson on reactions of alkanes covers part of OCR sections 4.1.2 (Alkanes). Content covered includes reactivity of alkanes, combustion reactions and substitution by halogens including the radical substitution mechanism. The resource features a 38 slide animated PowerPoint along with a 13 page workbook. There is a starter activity and a plenary activity with timer. Exam tips and answers to the exercise are provided. Ideal for the classroom or blended learning, this resource could be used as an introduction to the topic, or for revision, extension or consolidation. This lesson is part of a series covering the OCR AS Chemistry specification and relates to the following part of the specification: Module 4 – Core organic chemistry Part 1 – Basic concepts and hydrocarbons 4.1.2 − Alkanes Content covered: 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 Duration: 1 lesson Please review! Links Previous lesson: topic 45 – Introduction to alkanes (free resource) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/introduction-to-alkanes-ocr-as-chemistry-12654263 Next lesson: topic 47 – Alkenes https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/alkenes-ocr-as-chemistry-13033236 Lesson on naming hydrocarbons: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/naming-hydrocarbons-with-quiz-as-12243823 Lesson on isomerism, including further information on shapes of alkanes and alkenes: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/isomerism-ocr-as-chemistry-12634065
Periodicity of ionisation energies and melting points OCR AS Chemistry
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Periodicity of ionisation energies and melting points OCR AS Chemistry

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This complete year 12 lesson covers the periodicity of ionisation energies and melting points. The section on ionisation energies includes the successive ionisation energies of a particular element and the variation in first ionisation energies across periods and down groups. The section on melting points includes the periodicity of structure and the variation in melting points across the periodic table. The resource features a 60 slide animated PowerPoint that illustrates and explains the concepts in a lively and visual way; it includes several interactive slides that link to other slides to allow a non-linear progression through the concepts. A starter and plenary are also included. An 18 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 3.1.1 Periodicity Content covered: • First ionisation energy – definition • Factors affecting ionisation energies: nuclear charge, atomic radius and shielding • Explanation of shielding • Successive ionisation energies • Predicting group from successive ionisation energies • Periodicity of first ionisation energies • Trends across a period and down a group • Explanations of small decreases from group 2 to group 3 and from group 5 to group 6 • Periodicity of structure of elements: giant metallic, giant covalent and simple molecular structures • Periodicity of melting points and explanation in terms of structure. Duration: 2 lessons Please review! Links Previous topic: Topic 21 – Periodic table past and present OCR AS Chemistry https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/periodic-table-past-and-present-ocr-as-chemistry-12964450 Next topic: Topic 23 - Group 2 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/group-2-ocr-as-chemistry-13074756 Related topic: Topic 20 Structure and bonding https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/structure-and-bonding-ocr-as-chemistry-12933603
Alkenes OCR AS Chemistry
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Alkenes OCR AS Chemistry

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This complete year 12 lesson on alkenes covers part of OCR section 4.1.3 (Alkenes). Content includes structure and reactivity of alkenes, the nature of the C=C double bond, addition reactions of alkenes, the electrophilic addition mechanism and Markownikoff’s rule. The resource features a 47 slide animated PowerPoint that illustrates and explains the concepts in a lively and visual way; it includes several interactive slides that link to other slides to allow a non-linear progression through the concepts. There is a starter and a plenary activity as well as a 16 page workbook. Exam tips and answers to the exercise are provided. Ideal for the classroom or blended learning, this resource could be used as an introduction to the topic, or for revision, extension or consolidation. This lesson is part of a series covering the OCR AS Chemistry specification and relates to the following part of the specification: Module 4 – Core organic chemistry Part 1 – Basic concepts and hydrocarbons 4.1.3 − Alkenes Content covered: 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 Duration: 1-2 lessons Please review! Links Previous lesson: topic 46 – Reactions of alkanes https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/reactions-of-alkanes-ocr-as-chemistry-12987021 Next lesson: topic 48 – Addition polymers (in preparation) Lesson on naming hydrocarbons: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/naming-hydrocarbons-with-quiz-as-12243823 Lesson on isomerism, including E/Z isomerism of alkenes: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/isomerism-ocr-as-chemistry-12634065
Mass spectrometry – A level
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Unique package of interactive PowerPoint and paper-based activities that can be used for independent home learning, revision or in the classroom. This resource covers AS and A2 mass spectrometry through a 25 slide interactive PowerPoint, which is colourful, animated and presents the information in a flexible way. Each PowerPoint slide contains links to other slides, to enable easy navigation and to emphasise links between different aspects of mass spectrometry. 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 with animated spectra and structures to aid understanding of the process. Also included is a graded worksheet with 7 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 A2: Module 6 – Organic chemistry and analysis Part 3 – Analysis 6.3.2 Spectroscopy (Combined 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 Duration: 1-2 lessons and/or independent study See also Chemistry of alcohols – AS home learning https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/chemistry-of-alcohols-as-self-study-12273938 Infrared spectroscopy – A level home learning https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/infrared-ir-spectroscopy-a-level-home-learning-self-study-12315096
Acid-base titrations OCR AS Chemistry
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Acid-base titrations OCR AS Chemistry

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This complete year 12 resource on acid-base titrations includes the practical procedure and calculations for titrations as well as details of evaluating experiments. It features a 28 slide interactive PowerPoint that illustrates the concepts in a lively, visual and systematic way. The resource includes a starter, learning checks, clearly explained examples of calculations, a practical activity with evaluation and a plenary. A 20 page worksheet includes a variety of structured and unstructured calculations and answers to all exercises. Ideal for the classroom or blended learning, this resource could be used to present the topic, or for revision, extension or consolidation. This lesson is part of a series covering the OCR AS Chemistry specification and relates to the following sections: Module 2 – Foundations in chemistry Part 1 – Atoms and reactions 2.1.4 – Acids (part) Content covered: • Titration and uses • Standard solution • Glassware and procedure for titration with detailed hints for technique • Reading burette • Recording titration results and calculating the mean • Titration calculations • Examples of structured and unstructured calculations • Revision of calculations involving masses and volumes • Practical titration activity • Evaluation of titration experiment • Uncertainties and calculating % uncertainties • Procedural errors Duration: 2 lessons Please review! Links Previous topic: Topic 11 – Acids and bases (free resource) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/acids-and-bases-ocr-as-chemistry-12747201 Next topic: Topic 13 – Redox https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/redox-ocr-as-chemistry-12409890 Related topics Topic 8 − Moles and concentration of solutions https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/moles-and-concentration-of-solutions-ocr-as-chemistry-12391026 Topic 9 – Moles and reactions https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/moles-and-reactions-ocr-as-chemistry-12404411 Bundle − Moles, masses, concentrations, gas volumes and reactions https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/moles-masses-concentrations-gas-volumes-and-reactions-12404451
Enthalpy changes bundle OCR AS Chemistry
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Enthalpy changes bundle OCR AS Chemistry

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This bundle is ideal for classroom or home learning and covers all of the OCR A level chemistry specification section 3.2.1 − enthalpy changes. The energetics topics covered are enthalpy changes, experimental determination of enthalpy changes, bond enthalpies and Hess’ Law. 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. This bundle is part of a series covering the OCR AS Chemistry specification and relates to the following section: Module 3 – Periodic table and energy / Part 2 – Physical chemistry / 3.2.1 Enthalpy changes Content covered: Enthalpy changes • What is enthalpy • Law of conservation of energy • Enthalpy change • Enthalpy profile diagrams • System and surroundings • Exothermic and endothermic reactions and examples • Activation energy • Standard enthalpy changes • Standard conditions • Definitions of enthalpy changes • Simple calculations involving enthalpy changes Experimental determination of enthalpy changes • Energy exchange with the surroundings - heat loss in a chemical system = heat gain by surroundings • Temperature scales • Determining enthalpy changes using calorimetry • Calculations involving q = mc∆T . • Determining enthalpy changes in solution • Determining enthalpy of combustion • Errors associated with calorimetry experiments and how to minimise them • Cooling curves and how to find the temperature rise • Thermometric titration Bond enthalpies • Making covalent bonds (exothermic) and breaking covalent bonds (endothermic) • Overall enthalpy change linked to relative enthalpies of breaking and making bonds – enthalpy profile diagram • Average bond enthalpies and why they differ from actual bond enthalpies • Factors affecting average bond enthalpies • Calculations involving bond enthalpies • Limitations of bond enthalpy calculations • Plenary discussion about why there is a constant increase in the enthalpy change of combustion of alcohols for each CH2 group added Hess’ Law • Hess’ Law • Indirect determination of enthalpy changes • Enthalpy cycles • Calculating enthalpy changes from enthalpy changes of combustion • Calculating enthalpy changes from enthalpy changes of formation • Summary of types of enthalpy calculation • Calculating enthalpy changes from unfamiliar enthalpy cycles Links Next lesson: Topic 29 – Rates of reaction and collision theory (in preparation) Free resource - standard form, decimal places and significant figures https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12405507
Shapes of molecules and ions OCR AS Chemistry
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Shapes of molecules and ions OCR AS Chemistry

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This complete resource (1-2 lessons) on the shapes of molecules is ideal for classroom or home learning. It features a 42 slide PowerPoint showing the application of the electron pair repulsion theory in a highly visual way with high quality animated 3D images. Also included are starter, balloon modeling activity, model answer to exam question and plenary along with a 9 page workbook and a lesson plan. Exam tips and answers to all exercises are provided. This lesson is part of a series covering the OCR AS Chemistry specification and relates to the following sections: Module 2 – Foundations in chemistry Part 2 – Electrons, bonding and structure 2.2.2 Bonding and structure Please review! Content covered: • Electron pair repulsion theory (VSEPR) • Effect of lone pairs on shape • Model answer to exam question • How to draw simple shapes in 3D • Bond angles Duration: 1-2 lessons Links Previous lesson: Topic 16 – covalent bonding https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/covalent-bonding-ocr-as-chemistry-12605422 Next lesson: topic 18 – Electronegativity and bond polarity https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/electronegativity-and-bond-polarity-ocr-as-chemistry-12888524
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Unique package of interactive PowerPoint and paper based activities that can be used for independent work or in the classroom. This resource covers AS (year 12) organic synthetic routes through a 15 slide interactive PowerPoint that is based on a clear chart of numbered synthetic routes, where each number is linked to a page detailing that reaction. Information given includes type of reaction, reagents and conditions and an equation, as well as key definitions. In addition most reactions have an animated mechanism or structural equation. There are links to pages describing and explaining practical techniques, where relevant. Also included are two posters of the synthetic routes, one blank and one completed, for printing (preferably A3 size), together with a blank table for practising types of reaction and reagents and conditions. Full answers are provided. This resource was developed primarily for the OCR AS Chemistry specification but is useful for all specifications. It relates to the following sections : Module 4 – Core organic chemistry Part 2 – Alcohols, haloalkanes and analysis 4.2.3 Organic synthesis Please review! Content covered • AS synthetic routes • Animated mechanisms • Key definitions • Heating under reflux • Distillation • Reaction classification • Reagents and conditions • Structural equations Duration: 1-2 lessons and/or independent study See also: A level organic synthesis - aliphatic and aromatic https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/organic-synthesis-aliphatic-and-aromatic-12219292
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Electrons, bonding and structure

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This bundle is ideal for classroom or home learning and covers electron configuration, ionic bonding, covalent bonding, shapes of molecules, electronegativity and bond polarity, intermolecular forces, structure and bonding. It includes all of the OCR A level chemistry specification section 2.2, as well as part of 3.1.1. 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. This bundle is part of a series covering the OCR AS Chemistry specification and relates to the following sections: Module 2 – Foundations in chemistry / Part 2 – Electrons, bonding and structure 2.2.1 Electron structure and 2.2.2 Bonding and structure Module 3 – The Periodic table and energy / Part 1 –The Periodic Table 3.1.1 (Periodicity) Content covered: Electron configuration - shells, sub-shells and orbitals • Energy levels • Main shells, sub-shells and orbitals • Rules for filling orbitals • Electron configurations of atoms and ions • Deducing electron configuration using the Periodic Table • Relationship of electron configuration to the Periodic Table Ionic bonding • Bonding and the Periodic Table • Predicting ionic formulae • Definition of ionic bonding • Dot-and-cross diagrams – some of them animated • Half equations • Giant ionic lattice • Physical properties of ionic compounds including: • melting point • electrical conductivity • solubility in polar and non-polar solvents Covalent bonding • Definition of a covalent bond • Single, double and triple covalent bonds • Lone pairs • How to construct dot-and-cross diagrams • Dative covalent or coordinate bonds • The Octet Rule and exceptions • Average bond enthalpies Shapes of molecules and ions • Electron pair repulsion theory (VSEPR) • Effect of lone pairs on shape • Model answer to exam question • How to draw simple shapes in 3D • Bond angles Electronegativity and bond polarity • Definition of electronegativity • Atomic core and calculation of core charge • Factors affecting electronegativity • Pauling scale of electronegativity • Electronegativity and bond polarity • Non-polar and polar covalent bonds • Electronegativity and bonding type (including intermediate bonding) • Polarity of molecules from the bond polarities and the molecular shape • Predicting whether a molecule will have an overall dipole from its symmetry Intermolecular forces • What are intermolecular forces? • Strengths of bonds and intermolecular forces • Types of intermolecular forces • Induced dipole-dipole interactions (London (dispersion) forces) • How London forces arise • Factors affecting strength of London forces • Permanent dipole-dipole interactions • How permanent dipole-dipole interactions arise • How intermolecular forces affect properties • Hydrogen bonding • What’s special about hydrogen bonds • Effects of hydrogen bonds on properties • Special properties of water • Summary of intermolecular forces • Predicting the type of intermolecular forces Structure and bonding • Factors influencing physical properties • The way the atoms/ions are grouped together (structure) • The type of particles the solid is built up from • The bonds or forces holding these particles together • Structure and physical properties of ionic compounds (see also topic 15) • Structures and physical properties of covalent substances including giant covalent and simple molecular • Diamond and graphite – structures and properties • Graphene • Metallic bonding, structure and physical properties • Summary of types of bonding • Jigsaw discussion to summarise 4 main types of structure and their properties Links Next lesson – free resource: Topic 21 – the Periodic Table past and present https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/periodic-table-past-and-present-ocr-as-chemistry-12964450
The periodic table OCR AS Chemistry
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The periodic table OCR AS Chemistry

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This bundle is ideal for classroom or home learning and covers the history of the periodic table, the features of the modern periodic table, the periodicity of ionisation energies and melting points as well as the properties of group 2 elements and compounds, the halogens and their compounds and qualitative analysis. It includes all of the OCR A level chemistry specification section 3.1. 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. This bundle is part of a series covering the OCR AS Chemistry specification and relates to the following sections: Module 3 – The Periodic table and energy Part 1 –The Periodic Table 3.1.1 Periodicity 3.1.2 Group 2 3.1.3 The halogens 3.1.4 Qualitative analysis Content covered: Periodic table past and present • The history of the periodic table, including Newlands’ and Mendeleev’s contributions • The structure of the modern periodic table – periods, groups and blocks • Relationship between electron configuration and the periodic table • Periodicity – the variation in properties when plotted against atomic number • Periodicity and metallic character • Metal and non-metals Periodicity of ionisation energies and melting points • First ionisation energy – definition • Factors affecting ionisation energies: nuclear charge, atomic radius and shielding • Explanation of shielding • Successive ionisation energies • Predicting group from successive ionisation energies • Periodicity of first ionisation energies • Trends across a period and down a group • Explanations of small decreases from group 2 to group 3 and from group 5 to group 6 • Periodicity of structure of elements: giant metallic, giant covalent and simple molecular structures • Periodicity of melting points and explanation in terms of structure. Group 2 • 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 The halogens • Structure and physical properties of group 17 elements • Electron configuration and formation of ions • Redox reactions of halogens • Reactivity of halogens • Displacement reactions • Disproportionation reactions of the halogens, including production of bleach • Benefits and hazards of treating drinking water with chlorine • Precipitation reactions of aqueous halide ions with aqueous silver nitrate • Use of silver nitrate as a test for aqueous halide ions Qualitative analysis • Precipitation and acid-base reactions • Tests for carbon dioxide and ammonia • Tests for anions including carbonate, sulfate, chloride, bromide and iodide ions • Sequence of tests for anions, with reasons • Analysing mixtures of anions • Tests for cations – ammonium ion Links Next lesson: Topic 25 – enthalpy changes https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/enthalpy-changes-ocr-as-chemistry-12509439 Next bundle: Enthalpy changes bundle https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/enthalpy-changes-bundle-12608495
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Foundations in Chemistry

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This bundle is ideal for classroom or home learning and covers the whole of the OCR A level chemistry specification module 2 - Foundations in Chemistry, sections 2.1 and 2.2. Each topic includes a fully interactive PowerPoint including starter, group activities, questions and plenary along with a worksheet and a lesson plan. Answers to all exercises are provided. Some of the resources include a PowerPoint quiz. A practical activity on titration is also included. This bundle relates to the following sections of the OCR AS Chemistry specification: Module 2 – Foundations in chemistry Part 1 – Atoms and reactions (whole) 2.1.1 – Atomic structure and isotopes 2.1.2 – Compounds, formulae and equations 2.1.3 – Amount of substance 2.1.4 – Acids 2.1.5 − Redox Part 2 – Electrons, bonding and structure (whole) 2.2.1 – Electron structure 2.2.2 – Bonding and structure Module 3 – The Periodic table and energy Part 1 –The Periodic Table (part) 3.1.1 (Periodicity) (part) Content covered: The changing atom How Science Works - HSW7 - The changing accepted models of atomic structure over time. The contributions of five scientists to the development of the theory of atomic structure. Atomic structure • Protons, neutrons and electrons – mass and relative charge • Atomic number and mass number • Isotopes • Key definitions Atomic masses • Relative masses - comparison of masses to carbon-12 • Calculating relative atomic mass from the masses and abundances of the isotopes • Mass spectrometry and its use in the above • Calculating relative molecular and relative formula masses from formulae • Key definitions of relative atomic mass and relative isotopic mass Formulae and equations • Formulae of ions • Predicting ionic charges from the Periodic Table • Writing the formulae of ionic compounds and elements • Writing and balancing equations • Common types of reaction and their equations Amount of substance and the mole • Relative masses and the mole • Avogadro constant • Calculating number of atoms • Amount of substance • Molar mass • Calculating amount of substance from total mass and vice versa • Mole triangle Determining formulae • Definitions and use of the terms empirical and molecular formula • Simplest whole number ratios • Calculations of empirical and molecular formulae, from composition by mass or percentage compositions by mass and relative molecular mass • Calculating % by mass from the formula • The terms anhydrous, hydrated and water of crystallisation • Calculation of the formula of a hydrated salt from given percentage composition, mass composition or based on experimental results Moles and gas volumes • Molar volume of a gas • Moles and gas volume triangle • Summary of relationships for gases between amount of substance, volume, mass and number of molecules • Calculating amount of substance from volume of gas and vice versa • Ideal gases • The ideal gas equation Moles, concentrations and solutions • Definitions and use of the terms concentration and mass concentration • Concentrated and dilute • Relationship between concentration, amount in mol and volume including concentration triangle • Calculating concentration, amount in mol, volume and mass from given data • Example calculations • Mass concentrations • Choosing the correct glassware to measure volumes • Standard solutions • Practical activity – making up a standard solution • Diluting solutions and calculations • Practical activity – diluting solutions Moles and reactions • Balanced chemical equations and stoichiometry • Molar ratios • Using molar ratio to calculate amounts in moles of reactants and products in a chemical reaction • Using molar ratio to calculate masses of reactants and products in a chemical reaction • Using molar ratio to calculate volumes of gases in a chemical reaction • Flow diagrams showing steps in calculations involving quantities of reacting substances • Example calculations – clearly illustrated in a highly visual way Percentage yield and atom economy • Introduction to Green Chemistry • Reasons why reactions do not have 100% yield • % yield and how to calculate it • Calculations of % yield involving limiting reactant • Atom economy and its importance in the sustainability of a chemical process • Calculating atom economy • Example calculations – clearly illustrated in a highly visual way • Differences between atom economy and % yield • Comparing chemical processes in terms of sustainability (using production of ethanol as an example) Acids and bases • Definitions of acid, base, alkali and salt • Formulae of acids, bases, alkalis and salts • The relationship between bases and alkalis • The pH scale • Everyday examples of acids and bases • Weak and strong acids • Diprotic acids • Writing and balancing neutralization reactions (including acid-carbonate reactions) • Ionic equations Acid-base titrations • Titration and uses • Standard solution • Glassware and procedure for titration with detailed hints for technique • Reading burette • Recording titration results and calculating the mean • Titration calculations • Examples of structured and unstructured calculations • Revision of calculations involving masses and volumes • Practical titration activity • Evaluation of titration experiment • Uncertainties and calculating % uncertainties • Procedural errors Redox • Redox definition in terms of electron transfer • Oxidation numbers and how to calculate them • Oxidation number in chemical names • Redox definition in terms of oxidation number • Using oxidation numbers to identify redox reactions and determine what has been oxidised and reduced • Oxidising and reducing agents • Disproportionation as oxidation and reduction of the same element Electron configuration - shells, sub-shells and orbitals • Energy levels • Main shells, sub-shells and orbitals • Rules for filling orbitals • Electron configurations of atoms and ions • Deducing electron configuration using the Periodic Table • Relationship of electron configuration to the Periodic Table Ionic bonding • Bonding and the Periodic Table • Predicting ionic formulae • Definition of ionic bonding • Dot-and-cross diagrams – some of them animated • Half equations • Giant ionic lattice • Physical properties of ionic compounds including: • melting point • electrical conductivity • solubility in polar and non-polar solvents Covalent bonding • Definition of a covalent bond • Single, double and triple covalent bonds • Lone pairs • How to construct dot-and-cross diagrams • Dative covalent or coordinate bonds • The Octet Rule and exceptions • Average bond enthalpies Shapes of molecules and ions • Electron pair repulsion theory (VSEPR) • Effect of lone pairs on shape • Model answer to exam question • How to draw simple shapes in 3D • Bond angles Electronegativity and bond polarity • Definition of electronegativity • Atomic core and calculation of core charge • Factors affecting electronegativity • Pauling scale of electronegativity • Electronegativity and bond polarity • Non-polar and polar covalent bonds • Electronegativity and bonding type (including intermediate bonding) • Polarity of molecules from the bond polarities and the molecular shape • Predicting whether a molecule will have an overall dipole from its symmetry Intermolecular forces • What are intermolecular forces? • Strengths of bonds and intermolecular forces • Types of intermolecular forces • Induced dipole-dipole interactions (London (dispersion) forces) • How London forces arise • Factors affecting strength of London forces • Permanent dipole-dipole interactions • How permanent dipole-dipole interactions arise • How intermolecular forces affect properties • Hydrogen bonding • What’s special about hydrogen bonds • Effects of hydrogen bonds on properties • Special properties of water • Summary of intermolecular forces • Predicting the type of intermolecular forces Structure and bonding • Factors influencing physical properties • The way the atoms/ions are grouped together (structure) • The type of particles the solid is built up from • The bonds or forces holding these particles together • Structure and physical properties of ionic compounds (see also topic 15) • Structures and physical properties of covalent substances including giant covalent and simple molecular • Diamond and graphite – structures and properties • Graphene • Metallic bonding, structure and physical properties • Summary of types of bonding • Jigsaw discussion to summarise 4 main types of structure and their properties Links Next lesson – free resource: Topic 21 – the Periodic Table past and present http://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/periodic-table-past-and-present-ocr-as-chemistry-12964450
Basic concepts of organic chemistry OCR AS Chemistry
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Basic concepts of organic chemistry OCR AS Chemistry

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This bundle is ideal for classroom or home learning and 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. 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 2 – Basic concepts and hydrocarbons 4.1.1 Basic concepts of organic chemistry (all) and 4.1.3 Alkenes (part) 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 45 - Introduction to alkanes https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/introduction-to-alkanes-ocr-as-chemistry-12654263
Chemistry of alcohols AS chemistry
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Chemistry of alcohols AS chemistry

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Unique package of interactive PowerPoint and paper-based activities that can be used for independenthome learning, revision or in the classroom. This resource covers AS chemistry of alcohols through a 19 slide interactive PowerPoint, which is colourful, animated and presents the information in a flexible way. Each PowerPoint slide contains links to other slides, to enable easy navigation and to emphasise links between the types of alcohol and the types of reaction. As well as pages devoted to each of the main types of reaction (substitution, oxidation and elimination), primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols each have a page with a clear chart of numbered reactions, where each number is linked to a page detailing that reaction. Information given includes type of reaction, reagents and conditions and an equation, as well as key definitions. In addition the reactions have an animated mechanism or structural equation. There are links to pages describing and explaining practical techniques, where relevant. Also included are two worksheets with a total of 8 pages. Full answers are provided. This resource was developed primarily for the OCR AS Chemistry specification (year 12) but is useful for all specifications. It relates to the following sections : Module 4 – Core organic chemistry Part 2 – Alcohols, haloalkanes and analysis 4.2.1 Alcohols Please review! Content covered • Naming alcohols • 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 • Heating under reflux • Distillation to prevent complete oxidation Duration: 1-2 lessons and/or independent study Please see also ***Mass spectrometry - A level *** https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/mass-spectrometry-a-level-self-study-12287938 ***Infrared spectroscopy - A level *** https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/infrared-ir-spectroscopy-a-level-home-learning-self-study-12315096
Isomerism OCR AS Chemistry
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Isomerism OCR AS Chemistry

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This complete year 12 lesson on structural isomers and stereoisomers covers part of OCR sections 4.1.1 (Basic concepts of organic chemistry) and 4.1.3 (Alkenes). It features a 58 slide animated PowerPoint as well as a starter activity and plenary along with a 16 page workbook. There are several activities involving model building and a multiple choice quiz is also included as a learning check. Exam tips and answers to all exercises are provided. Ideal for the classroom or blended learning, this resource could be used as an introduction to the topic, or for revision, extension or consolidation. Note: this resource does not cover optical isomerism. This will be dealt with in a later A2 topic. This lesson is part of a series covering the OCR AS Chemistry specification and relates to the following part of the specification: Module 4 – Core organic chemistry Part 1 – Basic concepts and hydrocarbons 4.1.1 Basic concepts of organic chemistry and 4.1.3 Alkenes Content covered: • 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 Duration: 1 lesson Please review! Links Previous lesson: topic 42 – Functional groups – names and formulae - OCR AS Chemistry https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12624555 Next lesson: topic 44 – Organic reagents and types of reaction - OCR AS Chemistry https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/organic-reagents-and-types-of-reaction-ocr-as-chemistry-12643937
Standard form, decimal places and significant figures – A level Chemistry
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This introduction to standard form, decimal places and significant figures features a 14 slide interactive PowerPoint including explanations, examples and practice exercises. Answers to all exercises are given. This resource is complementary to the mathematical topics of chemistry A level in years 12 and 13, for example; amount of substance, concentrations, volumes of gases as well as equilibrium constants, energy changes and rates of reaction. Content covered: • Standard form • Decimal places and how to reduce them • Significant figures and how to reduce them • How to choose an appropriate number of significant figures in an answer Links Topic 5 – Amount of substance and the mole https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/amount-and-moles-ocr-as-chemistry-12190652 Topic 6 – Determining formulae https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/determining-formulae-ocr-as-chemistry-12347977 Topic 7 – Moles and gas volumes https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/moles-and-gas-volumes-ocr-as-chemistry-12336053 Topic 8 – Moles and concentrations of solutions https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/moles-and-concentration-of-solutions-ocr-as-chemistry-12391026 Bundle – Moles, masses, concentration, gas volumes and reactions https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/moles-masses-concentrations-gas-volumes-and-reactions-12404451
Acids and bases OCR AS Chemistry
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Acids and bases OCR AS Chemistry

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This complete year 12 resource on acids, bases, alkalis, neutralization and salts includes formulae of acids, bases, alkalis and salts, equations for neutralization reactions and ionic equations. It features a 39 slide interactive PowerPoint that illustrates the concepts in a lively, visual and systematic way and includes a starter, learning checks, clearly explained examples of writing and balancing equations, and a quick quiz as plenary. A 17 page worksheet and answers to all exercises are provided. Ideal for the classroom or blended learning, this resource could be used to present the topic, or for revision, extension or consolidation. This lesson is part of a series covering the OCR AS Chemistry specification and relates to the following sections: Module 2 – Foundations in chemistry Part 1 – Atoms and reactions 2.1.4 – Acids (part) Content covered: • Definitions of acid, base, alkali and salt • Formulae of acids, bases, alkalis and salts • The relationship between bases and alkalis • The pH scale • Everyday examples of acids and bases • Weak and strong acids • Diprotic acids • Writing and balancing neutralization reactions (including acid-carbonate reactions) • Ionic equations Duration: 1-2 lessons Please review! Links Previous topic: Topic10 – Percentage yield and atom economy https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/percentage-yield-and-atom-economy-ocr-as-chemistry-12745344 Next topic: Topic 12 – Acid-base titrations https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/acid-base-titrations-ocr-as-chemistry-12749636 Related topic: Topic 4 - Formulae and equations https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/formulae-and-equations-ocr-as-chemistry-12186723
Introduction to organic chemistry OCR AS Chemistry
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This complete lesson on introducing organic chemistry is ideal for classroom home learning features a 46 slide interactive, animated PowerPoint as well as a starter activity and plenary along with a 10 page workbook and a lesson plan. Exam tips and answers to all exercises are provided. This lesson 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 Please review! Content covered: • Why carbon is special • Bonding in organic compounds • Different types of formulae • Types of organic compounds • Functional groups and homologous series Duration: 1 lesson Links Next lesson: Topic 41 - Naming hydrocarbons https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/naming-hydrocarbons-ocr-as-chemistry-12242016