A full lesson covering point 4.2.2e of the OCR A level Chemistry specification- the environmental issues caused by haloalkanes. It covers the development and use of organohalogens as well as the mechanisms by which CFCs cause damage to the ozone layer. It also includes the other chemicals that may damage the ozone layer and the chemicals that are being used as an alternative. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student activities and a fully differentiated summary at the end. All answers included.

A complete lesson covering point 4.1.1. f-i heterolytic fission, homolytic fission and reaction mechanisms. It covers radicals, the difference between homolytic and heterolytic fission, reaction mechanisms, the use of curly arrows and lots of examples. This lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student activities and a differentiated summary at the end. All answers included Some slides have additional notes to support delivery Update- 26/11 mistake on one slide corrected

The ninth lesson in the OCR module Electrons and Bonding. This is a full lesson covering section 2.2.2 K of the OCR A level Chemistry specification. It includes a starter, full notes, various student activities and a differentiated summary activity at the end. All answers are included. Some slides have additional notes to support delivery of the concepts

The Eighth lesson in the OCR topic Electron structures and bonding. It covers Electronegativity and Polarisation from section 2.2.2 i + j of the OCR Chemistry specification. This is a full lesson with starter, complete notes, student activities and a differentiated summary activity at the end All answers included Some slides have additional information to support delivery of the content

A complete lesson covering section 4.1.3c- Sterioisomerism. It includes E/Z isomers, Cis-Trans isomers and the Cahn-Ingold-Prelog priority rules to identify priority in E/Z isomers. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, diagrams of example isomers as well as photos of molecular models showing the isomers, various student activities and a fully differentiated summary at the end. All answers included Some slides have additional notes to support delivery

A full lesson covering points 4.1.3 g, h and i of the OCR A level chemistry specification- reaction mechanisms of alkenes. It covers the reaction mechanisms electrophillic addition of halogens and hydrogen halides, the markownikoff law and prediction of the major product of alkene reactions. The lesson includes a starter, full detailed notes, lots of student activities especially practicing reaction mechanisms using exam style questions and a differentiated summary at the end. Full answers included

A full lesson on OCR section 2.2.2 b and c Ionic bonds and their properties. Lesson includes all a full set of notes, various activities including a differentiated final set of questions and answers. Also involved a practical activity with full method, analysis, evaluation , technician notes and risk assessment. There are notes on some slides to support delivery of the activity / provide additional information / explain animation. All answers included

A complete lesson, with associated resources, covering points 4.1.3 j,k and i of the OCR A level Chemistry specification- Polymers from Alkenes and disposing of waste Polymers. It covers addition polymerisation, the discovery and properties of poly(ethene), producing equations for polymerisation, methods of disposing of polymers and their environmental impacts. Also icnldues a video about the first heat resistant polymer produced-bakelite. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various independent student activities and a differentiated summary activity at the end. All answers provided

A full lesson covering section 4.1.1e of the OCR A level Chemistry specification- structural isomers. Contains full notes and worked examples covering the three ways that structural isomers can occur. The lesson contains a starter, various student activities as well as a differentiated summary activity at the end. All answers are included. Some slides have additional notes to support delivery of the content

A complete lesson covering section 4.2.2 a-d of the OCR A level chemistry specification- the hydrolysis of haloalkanes. It covers the reactions with water and hydroxide, the definition and use of the term nucleophile, the reaction mechanism for the reaction with primary haloalkanes, and an explanation of the trend in the rates of hydrolysis. It also includes a method (with tech details and safety) for testing the rate of reaction. This includes some follow up questions to the practical as well as sample results should it not be possible to complete the practical. The practical can be used towards PAG 7. The lesson includes a starter, full detailed notes, a variety of independent student tasks and a fully differentiated summary at the end. All lessons included.

A complete lesson covering section 4.2.4 f and g of the OCR Chemistry specification- mass spectroscopy. It shows how the molecular ion is formed and how the M peak can be used to determine molecular mass. It also covers fragmentation and the uses of fragments to help identify compounds. It also discusses the M+1 peak and its implications, including a formula to discover the number of carbons. The lesson closes with some practice using mass spectra, The lesson includes a starter, full notes, a variety of student activities and a fully differentiated summary at the end, All answers included

This is a complete lesson covering sections 5.1.3 n and o of the OCR A level Chemistry specification- Neutralisation. The lesson opens by considering the use of a pH meter to track a neutralisation reaction. This also includes data for plotting a pH curve. It then moves on to looking at the end point of a titration as well as the equivalence point. It explains the colour change that occurs at the end point and why it happens. The final part of the lesson considers different indicators and how to choose which would be the best to use for each titration. The final activity is an exam question. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student led activities and a differentiated summary at the end. All answers are included. I actively try to reduce photocopying, so most of the lesson resources are within the PowerPoint rather than as extra sheets.

A full lesson covering section 4.1.2 c the physical properties of Alkanes. This covers the trend in boiling point, the effect of branched chains on boiling point and a recap on the process of fractional distillation Includes a starter, full notes, various student activities and a differentiated summary activity at the end. All answers included

A full lesson covering section 4.1.2 e, g and h of the OCR A chemistry specification- the reactivity of and reactions of alkanes. It covers why alkanes are relatively unreactive then the various stages in the reactions of alkanes with halogens. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student activities and a differentiated summary at the end All answers included

A complete lesson covering section 4.2.1c of the OCR A level chemistry specification. It covers the oxidation of primary and secondary alcohols and the resistance to oxidation or tertiary alcohols. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student tasks and a fully differentiated summary at the end. All answers included

A complete lesson covering specification section 4.2.4 b of the OCR A level chemistry the link between infrared radiation and global warming. It covers how certain bonds absorb IR radiation and then vibrate more, effectively trapping heat. It explains the difference between the green house effect and global warming. It also looks at some of the ways we are making the problem worse as well as the possible effects. In revision it also includes the role of HFCs and HCFCs. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student activities and a differentiated summary at the end. All answers provided

A complete lesson covering section 4.2.4 h of the OCR Chemistry specification- combing IR spectrum, mass spectrum and chemical analysis to identify molecules. It quickly recaps empirical formula and using the two spectra through a worked example. It then provided lots of student practice. A worksheet is included. The lesson includes full notes, a starter, many student activities and a differentiated revision summary at the end. All answers included

A complete lesson covering section 4.2.1 b, d and e- the combustion, elimination and substitution reactions of alcohols. It covers the combustion of alcohols, the difference between burning alcohols and alkanes, the dehydration of alcohols to form alkenes, how heating under reflux works and substitution reactions with hydrogen halides. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various independent student learning activities and a fully differentiated summary at the end. All answers are included

A complete lesson covering section 4.2.4 a, c, d and e of the OCR A level specification- the use of infrared spectrum to analyse compounds. It covers how the spectra are formed, what the peaks mean and they can be analsysed. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, lots of independent student activities and exam questions and a differentiated summary at the end. Also includes a worksheet

This is a complete lesson covering section 5.1.2 a-e of module 5 of the OCR Chemistry specification- The equilibrium constant Kp in gaseous equilibria. It remind students of the difference between homogeneous and heterogeneous equiliibria and how to calculate both mole fractions and partial pressues. It then demonstrates how to uses these figures to calculate Kp and it associated units. in a cross curricular link it also looks at oxygen transport and the role of equilibria with haemoglobin. The lesson includes a starter, full detailed notes, lots of student led activities and a differentiated summary at the end. All answers provided