A simple black and white worksheet of two sides, with questions on balancing equations for the combustion of hydrocarbons.

A simple worksheet in black and white for ready photocopying. Students need to be able to work out the type of bonding from the name, and then match the type of bonding to the properties.

A typical exam-style question on the periodic table.

A simple information sheet to stick in ones book, perhaps.

A very simple crossword covering initial GCSE ideas on atomic structure.

Practice at answering this particular question

A simple, photocopiable worksheet (black and white!) that gives practice at interpreting simple chemical formulae. The examples get harder as you proceed. It is comprised of two pages of examples. It is suitable for KS3 and KS4 students. It could be used in class or for homework.

This is a simple powerpoint giving names and formulae of ions. Knowledge of these can provide a key to understanding chemistry at GCSE and A level. Print these off, laminate them, and display in a prominent position in a lab. (NB I have corrected the ammonium ion error)

A readily photocopiable crossword which covers AQA science terms for year ten. Comes with answers. I have included an interactive version, should you wish to do it with a class on the whiteboard. Simply click on ‘index’

In organic chemistry, knowing these pairs can be life-saving. For display in any A level chemistry lab.

Students need to be reminded to use the correct particle words in the right context. This simple poster could draw their attention to this.

Gives a few pointers on how to go about these long answer questions

NMR examples explained: ethyl ethanoate

In colour. Helps students interpret proton NMR spectra

Double click on the document called ‘index’ and away you go. This will load the interactive crossword in your browser . Flash plugin not required. There is a button for hints and one to check answers, and one for the solution. Use as a starter activity on whiteboard, or otherwise. Just adds a bit of variety to revision lessons.

In full technicolour

Use the proton NMR trace to distinguish which is which.