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I am a very experienced chemistry teacher and have produced many quality resources which have been extensively tested in the classroom. My resources aim to engage the students and lighten the planning load for the teacher. A distinctive feature is the use of unique images, often animated, to explain concepts. The resources include interactive PowerPoints, activities and games, quizzes, worksheets with answers and exam style questions. Please review my resources!
Redox OCR AS Chemistry
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Redox OCR AS Chemistry

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This complete year 12 resource (2 lessons) on redox covers the whole of OCR section 2.1.5 (Redox) and includes definitions of redox, oxidation number and redox reactions. It features a 59 slide interactive PowerPoint that illustrates the concepts in a lively, visual and systematic way and includes a starter, learning checks, a quiz, clearly explained examples (including exam style questions) and a plenary. A 12 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 2 – Foundations in chemistry Part 1 – Atoms and reactions 2.1.5 – Redox Content covered: β€’ Redox definition in terms of electron transfer β€’ Oxidation numbers and how to calculate them β€’ Oxidation number in chemical names β€’ Redox definition in terms of oxidation number β€’ Using oxidation numbers to identify redox reactions and determine what has been oxidised and reduced β€’ Oxidising and reducing agents β€’ Disproportionation as oxidation and reduction of the same element Duration: 2 lessons Please review! Links Previous topic: Topic 12 – Acid-base titrations /teaching-resource/acid-base-titrations-ocr-as-chemistry-12749636 Next topic: Topic 14 – Electron configuration – shells, sub-shells and orbitals /teaching-resource/electron-configuration-shells-sub-shells-and-orbitals-ocr-as-chemistry-12207312
Standard form, decimal places and significant figures – A level Chemistry
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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: β€’ Standard form β€’ Decimal places and how to reduce them β€’ Significant figures and how to reduce them β€’ How to choose an appropriate number of significant figures in an answer Links Topic 5 – Amount of substance and the mole /teaching-resource/amount-and-moles-ocr-as-chemistry-12190652 Topic 6 – Determining formulae /teaching-resource/determining-formulae-ocr-as-chemistry-12347977 Topic 7 – Moles and gas volumes /teaching-resource/moles-and-gas-volumes-ocr-as-chemistry-12336053 Topic 8 – Moles and concentrations of solutions /teaching-resource/moles-and-concentration-of-solutions-ocr-as-chemistry-12391026 Bundle – Moles, masses, concentration, gas volumes and reactions /teaching-resource/moles-masses-concentrations-gas-volumes-and-reactions-12404451
Moles, masses, concentrations, gas volumes and reactions OCR AS Chemistry
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Moles, masses, concentrations, gas volumes and reactions 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 section 2.1.3 - Amount of Substance (together with the free resource - topic 10 Percentage yield and atom economy) 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. This bundle is the second 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 2.1.3 – Amount of substance Content covered Amount of substance and the mole β€’ Relative masses and the mole β€’ Avogadro constant β€’ Calculating number of atoms β€’ Amount of substance β€’ Molar mass β€’ Calculating amount of substance from total mass and vice versa β€’ Mole triangle Determining formulae β€’ Definitions and use of the terms empirical and molecular formula β€’ Simplest whole number ratios β€’ Calculations of empirical and molecular formulae, from composition by mass or percentage compositions by mass and relative molecular mass β€’ Calculating % by mass from the formula β€’ The terms anhydrous, hydrated and water of crystallisation β€’ Calculation of the formula of a hydrated salt from given percentage composition, mass composition or based on experimental results Moles and gas volumes β€’ Molar volume of a gas β€’ Moles and gas volume triangle β€’ Summary of relationships for gases between amount of substance, volume, mass and number of molecules β€’ Calculating amount of substance from volume of gas and vice versa β€’ Ideal gases β€’ The ideal gas equation Moles and concentrations of solutions β€’ Definitions and use of the terms concentration and mass concentration β€’ Concentrated and dilute β€’ Relationship between concentration, amount in mol and volume including concentration triangle β€’ Calculating concentration, amount in mol, volume and mass from given data β€’ Example calculations β€’ Mass concentrations β€’ Choosing the correct glassware to measure volumes β€’ Standard solutions β€’ Practical activity – making up a standard solution β€’ Diluting solutions and calculations β€’ Practical activity – diluting solutions Moles and reactions β€’ Balanced chemical equations and stoichiometry β€’ Molar ratios β€’ Using molar ratio to calculate amounts in moles of reactants and products in a chemical reaction β€’ Using molar ratio to calculate masses of reactants and products in a chemical reaction β€’ Using molar ratio to calculate volumes of gases in a chemical reaction β€’ Flow diagrams showing steps in calculations involving quantities of reacting substances β€’ Example calculations – clearly illustrated in a highly visual way Percentage yield and atom economy β€’ Introduction to Green Chemistry β€’ Reasons why reactions do not have 100% yield β€’ % yield and how to calculate it β€’ Calculations of % yield involving limiting reactant β€’ Atom economy and its importance in the sustainability of a chemical process β€’ Calculating atom economy β€’ Example calculations – clearly illustrated in a highly visual way β€’ Differences between atom economy and % yield β€’ Comparing chemical processes in terms of sustainability (using production of ethanol as an example) Links Previous bundle: Atomic structure, masses, formulae and equations /teaching-resource/atomic-masses-formulae-and-equations-ocr-as-chemistry-12348685 Next bundle Acids, titrations and redox /teaching-resource/acids-titrations-and-redox-ocr-as-chemistry-12749654 Free resource - standard form, decimal places and significant figures /teaching-resource/standard-form-decimal-places-and-significant-figures-a-level-chemistry-12405507
Moles and reactions OCR AS Chemistry
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Moles and reactions OCR AS Chemistry

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This complete year 12 resource (2 lessons) on moles and reactions includes reacting masses, stoichiometry, molar ratios and using moles to calculate quantities from chemical reactions (mass, concentration and volume of gases). It features a 33 slide interactive PowerPoint that illustrates the concepts in a lively, visual and systematic way and includes a starter, learning checks, clearly explained example calculations, and a plenary. A 24 page worksheet 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 1 – Atoms and reactions 2.1.3 – Amount of substance Content covered: β€’ Balanced chemical equations and stoichiometry β€’ Molar ratios β€’ Using molar ratio to calculate amounts in moles of reactants and products in a chemical reaction β€’ Using molar ratio to calculate masses of reactants and products in a chemical reaction (reacting masses) β€’ Using molar ratio to calculate volumes of gases in a chemical reaction β€’ Flow diagrams showing steps in calculations involving quantities of reacting substances β€’ Example calculations – clearly illustrated in a highly visual way Duration: 2 lessons Please review! Links Previous topic: topic 8 – Moles and concentrations of solutions /teaching-resource/moles-and-concentration-of-solutions-ocr-as-chemistry-12391026 Next topic: topic 10 – Percentage yield and atom economy (free resource) /teaching-resource/resource-12745344 Free resource - standard form, decimal places and significant figures /teaching-resource/standard-form-decimal-places-and-significant-figures-a-level-chemistry-12405507 Bundle covering whole of 2.1.3 – Amount of substance /teaching-resource/moles-masses-concentrations-gas-volumes-and-reactions-12404451
Moles and concentration of solutions OCR AS Chemistry
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Moles and concentration of solutions OCR AS Chemistry

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This complete year 12 resource (1-2 lessons) on moles and concentrations of solutions is ideal for classroom or home learning and includes concentration, mass concentration, standard solutions and dilution. It features a 71 slide interactive PowerPoint that aims to illustrate the concepts in a visual and systematic way and includes a starter, learning checks, clearly explained example calculations, and a plenary. A 19 page worksheet 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 1 – Atoms and reactions 2.1.3 – Amount of substance Content covered: β€’ Definitions and use of the terms concentration and mass concentration β€’ Concentrated and dilute β€’ Relationship between concentration, amount in mol and volume including concentration triangle β€’ Calculating concentration, amount in mol, volume and mass from given data β€’ Example calculations β€’ Mass concentrations β€’ Choosing the correct glassware to measure volumes β€’ Standard solutions β€’ Practical activity – making up a standard solution β€’ Diluting solutions and calculations β€’ Practical activity – diluting solutions Duration: 1-2 lessons Please review! Links Previous lesson: Topic 7 - Moles and gas volumes /teaching-resource/moles-and-gas-volumes-ocr-as-chemistry-12336053 Next lesson: Topic 9 - Moles and reactions /teaching-resource/moles-and-reactions-ocr-as-chemistry-12404411 Free resource - standard form, decimal places and significant figures /teaching-resource/standard-form-decimal-places-and-significant-figures-a-level-chemistry-12405507
Atomic structure, masses, formulae and equations OCR AS Chemistry
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Atomic structure, masses, formulae and equations 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 2.1.1 and 2.1.2. 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. Three of the resources include a PowerPoint quiz. This bundle is the first 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 2.1.1 – Atomic structure and isotopes and 2.1.2 – Formulae and equations Content covered The Changing Atom β€’ How Science Works - HSW7 - The changing accepted models of atomic structure over time. β€’ The contributions of five scientists to the development of the theory of atomic structure. Atomic structure β€’ Protons, neutrons and electrons – mass and relative charge β€’ Atomic number and mass number β€’ Isotopes β€’ Key definitions Atomic masses β€’ Relative masses - comparison of masses to carbon-12 β€’ Calculating relative atomic mass from the masses and abundances of the isotopes β€’ Mass spectrometry and its use in the above β€’ Calculating relative molecular and relative formula masses from formulae β€’ Key definitions of relative atomic mass and relative isotopic mass Formulae and Equations β€’ Formulae of ions β€’ Predicting ionic charges from the Periodic Table β€’ Writing the formulae of ionic compounds and elements β€’ Writing and balancing equations β€’ Common types of reaction and their equations Links Next lesson – free resource: Topic 5 – Amount of substance and the mole /teaching-resource/amount-and-moles-ocr-as-chemistry-12190652 Next bundle - Moles, masses, concentrations, gas volumes and reactions (covers whole of OCR section 2.1.3) /teaching-resource/moles-masses-concentrations-gas-volumes-and-reactions-12404451
Determining formulae OCR AS Chemistry
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Determining formulae OCR AS Chemistry

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This complete year 12 resource (1-2 lessons) on determining formulae is ideal for classroom or home learning and includes calculating empirical formulae, molecular formulae and formulae of hydrated salts. It features a 37 slide interactive PowerPoint that aims to illustrate the concepts in a visual and systematic way and includes a starter, learning checks, clearly explained example calculations, and a plenary. A 13 page worksheet, a lesson plan 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 1 – Atoms and reactions 2.1.3 – Amount of substance Content covered: β€’ Definitions and use of the terms empirical and molecular formula β€’ Simplest whole number ratios β€’ Calculations of empirical and molecular formulae, from composition by mass or percentage compositions by mass and relative molecular mass β€’ Calculating % by mass from the formula β€’ The terms anhydrous, hydrated and water of crystallisation β€’ Calculation of the formula of a hydrated salt from given percentage composition, mass composition or based on experimental results Duration: 1-2 lessons Please review! Links Previous lesson: Topic 5 - Amount of substance and the mole /teaching-resource/amount-and-moles-ocr-as-chemistry-12190652 Next lesson: Topic 7 – Moles and gas volumes /teaching-resource/moles-and-gas-volumes-ocr-as-chemistry-12336053 Free resource - standard form, decimal places and significant figures /teaching-resource/standard-form-decimal-places-and-significant-figures-a-level-chemistry-12405507
Moles and gas volumes OCR AS Chemistry
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Moles and gas volumes OCR AS Chemistry

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This complete year 12 lesson on moles and gas volumes is ideal for classroom or home learning and features a 45 slide interactive PowerPoint that aims to illustrate the concepts in a visual way and includes starter, learning checks, example calculations, multiple choice quiz, and plenary. An 8 page worksheet, a lesson plan 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 1 – Atoms and reactions 2.1.3 – Amount of substance Content covered: β€’ Molar volume of a gas β€’ Moles and gas volume triangle β€’ Summary of relationships for gases between amount of substance, volume, mass and number of molecules β€’ Calculating amount of substance from volume of gas and vice versa β€’ Ideal gases β€’ The ideal gas equation Duration: 1 lesson Please review! Links Previous lesson: Topic 6 - Determining formulae /teaching-resource/determining-formulae-ocr-as-chemistry-12347977 Next lesson: Topic 8 – Moles and concentrations of solutions /teaching-resource/moles-and-concentration-of-solutions-ocr-as-chemistry-12391026 Free resource - standard form, decimal places and significant figures /teaching-resource/standard-form-decimal-places-and-significant-figures-a-level-chemistry-12405507
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AS analytical techniques

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Unique package of interactive PowerPoint and paper-based activities that can be used for independent self-study, revision or in the classroom. These resources cover AS and A2 infrared (IR) spectroscopy and mass spectrometry through two interactive PowerPoint presentations, which are colourful, animated and present 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. A method for interpreting infrared and mass spectra is given, in each case illustrated by animated examples with spectra and structures to aid understanding of the process. Also included are two graded worksheet including problems where unknown structures are identified. Full answers to exercises 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! Link Identifying compounds from infrared and mass spectra (A level) /teaching-resource/identifying-compounds-from-infrared-and-mass-spectra-a-level-12325481
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Identifying compounds from infrared and mass spectra (A level)

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A set of five problems to practise identifying organic compounds from % composition, infrared (IR) spectroscopy and mass spectrometry. Suitable for AS or A2 level, this type of exercise is good preparation for exam questions on identifying organic compounds using combined spectroscopic techniques. It could also be used for revision or consolidation of IR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry, as well as for assessment for learning. Full answers to all the problems 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 β€’ Calculating empirical formula from % composition β€’ Calculating molecular formula from empirical formula and molar mass, using the molecular ion peak on the mass spectrum β€’ Using the infrared (IR) spectrum to identify bond stretches and hence functional group(s) present β€’ Drawing structural formulae consistent with the molecular formula and IR data β€’ Using mass spectrum to distinguish between the suggested structural formulae β€’ Identifying fragments in the mass spectrum Duration: 1 part lesson and/or independent study Links Please see also: infrared (IR) spectroscopy - A level /teaching-resource/infrared-ir-spectroscopy-a-level-home-learning-self-study-12315096 mass-spectrometry - A level /teaching-resource/mass-spectrometry-a-level-home-learning-self-study-12287938 mass spectrometry summary AS home learning /teaching-resource/mass-spectrometry-summary-as-home-learning-coronavirus-12287495
Infrared (IR) spectroscopy – A level
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Infrared (IR) spectroscopy – A level

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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 β€’ introduction to spectroscopy linked to the electromagnetic spectrum β€’ meaning of wavenumber and transmittance β€’ molecular vibrations β€’ bond stretching β€’ fingerprint region of spectrum β€’ types and shapes of peaks β€’ infrared and global warming β€’ the greenhouse effect and greenhouse gases β€’ interpreting the infrared spectrum β€’ examples of IR spectra with animated explanation linking peaks to structure β€’ uses of infrared spectroscopy Duration: 1-2 lessons and/or independent study Links See also Mass spectrometry A level home learning /teaching-resource/mass-spectrometry-a-level-home-learning-12287938 Free resource - identifying compounds from infrared and mass spectra /teaching-resource/identifying-compounds-from-infrared-and-mass-spectra-a-level-12325481
Chemistry of alcohols summary – AS home learning
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Chemistry of alcohols summary – AS home learning

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One of a series of FREE resources designed to help AS Chemistry students to finish the AS specification by self-study before starting the A2 year. This knowledge organiser/poster/mat summarises all the important information about the chemistry of alcohols in a colourful and concise way. It can be printed on one A4 page. For a more detailed treatment of the topic see Chemistry of Alcohols – AS homelearning /teaching-resource/chemistry-of-alcohols-as-home-learning-12273938, which includes an interactive, animated PowerPoint and a worksheet with answers. Please review! Content covered β€’ Primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols β€’ Substitution reaction of alcohols β€’ Oxidation of alcohols β€’ Elimination (dehydration) reaction of alcohols β€’ Reactions of primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols β€’ Reaction classification β€’ Reagents and conditions β€’ Structural equations β€’ Key definitions β€’ Heating under reflux β€’ Distillation to prevent complete oxidation
Mass spectrometry – A level
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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 β€’ animated diagram and description of a mass spectrometer β€’ meaning of m/z β€’ relative intensity β€’ base peak β€’ molecular ion β€’ M+1 peak β€’ fragments β€’ interpreting the mass spectrum β€’ mass spectrum of ethanol β€’ animations of formation of fragments from ethanol β€’ summary of fragments for ethanol β€’ 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 /teaching-resource/chemistry-of-alcohols-as-self-study-12273938 Infrared spectroscopy – A level home learning /teaching-resource/infrared-ir-spectroscopy-a-level-home-learning-self-study-12315096
Mass spectrometry summary – AS home learning
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Mass spectrometry summary – AS home learning

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One of a series of FREE resources designed to help AS Chemistry students in year 12 to finish the AS specification by self-study before starting the A2 year. This knowledge organiser / poster / mat summarises all the important information about mass spectrometry in a colourful and concise way. It can be printed on one A4 page. For a more detailed treatment of the topic see Mass spectrometry – A level home learning /teaching-resource/mass-spectrometry-a-level-home-learning-12287938 which includes an interactive, animated PowerPoint and a worksheet with answers. 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 Please review! Content covered β€’ diagram and description of a mass spectrometer β€’ m/z β€’ relative intensity β€’ base peak β€’ molecular ion β€’ M+1 peak β€’ fragments β€’ interpreting the mass spectrum β€’ mass spectrum of ethanol β€’ summary of fragments for ethanol
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 β€’ Naming alcohols β€’ Primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols β€’ Substitution reaction of alcohols β€’ Oxidation of alcohols β€’ Elimination (dehydration) reaction of alcohols β€’ Reactions of primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols β€’ Animated mechanisms β€’ Reaction classification β€’ Reagents and conditions β€’ Structural equations β€’ Key definitions β€’ Heating under reflux β€’ Distillation to prevent complete oxidation Duration: 1-2 lessons and/or independent study Please see also ***Mass spectrometry - A level *** /teaching-resource/mass-spectrometry-a-level-self-study-12287938 ***Infrared spectroscopy - A level *** /teaching-resource/infrared-ir-spectroscopy-a-level-home-learning-self-study-12315096
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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 β€’ AS synthetic routes β€’ Animated mechanisms β€’ Key definitions β€’ Heating under reflux β€’ Distillation β€’ Reaction classification β€’ Reagents and conditions β€’ Structural equations Duration: 1-2 lessons and/or independent study See also: A level organic synthesis - aliphatic and aromatic /teaching-resource/organic-synthesis-aliphatic-and-aromatic-12219292
Atomic Masses AS Active revision
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Atomic Masses AS Active revision

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This is part of a series of ACTIVE REVISION SHEETS for AS Chemistry, designed to help students actively learn by filling in blanks and testing themselves as part of their revision. Each revision sheet consists of alternating A4 question and answer pages. The question pages have gaps and tables to fill in, as well as quick check questions. The answer pages have the same format, but with all the blanks filled in and answers to all questions. The question and answer pages should be printed back to back on A4 or side by side on A3 or A4 (reduced) – in the latter case the sheets should be folded in half to hide the answers. Ideal for self-study or classroom use, students can complete the question pages before looking at the answers to check their learning. Learning outcomes and tick boxes for each outcome are also provided. This 6 page revision sheet on atomic masses is part of a series primarily aimed at the OCR AS Chemistry specification and relates to the following sections: Module 2 – Foundations in chemistry Part 1 – Atoms and reactions 2.1.1 Atomic structure and isotopes Please review! Content covered β€’ Relative masses - comparison of masses to carbon-12 β€’ Calculating relative atomic mass from the masses and abundances of the isotopes β€’ Mass spectrometry and its use in the above β€’ Calculating relative molecular and relative formula masses from formulae β€’ Key definitions of relative atomic mass and relative isotopic mass Links Previous revision sheet – Atomic structure Next revision sheet – Formulae and equations For full lesson with PowerPoint and worksheet see also Topic 3 - Atomic masses /teaching-resource/atomic-masses-ocr-as-chemistry-12183618
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Multiple choice questions Atomic Structure AS

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This is the first in a series of MULTIPLE CHOICE QUIZZES (MCQs) for AS Chemistry, provided in two formats – PowerPoint for a fun classroom activity and a paper quiz for assessment or homework. Either quiz would be an invaluable tool for revision. The questions are graded – starting off fairly straightforward and progressing to more challenging examples. A, B, C, D cards for students to hold up in class can be made from the template provided. This multiple choice quiz on atomic structure is part of a series primarily aimed at the OCR AS Chemistry specification and relates to the following sections: Module 2 – Foundations in chemistry Part 1 – Atoms and reactions 2.1.1 Atomic structure and isotopes Please review! Content covered β€’ Protons, neutrons and electrons – mass and relative charge β€’ Atomic number and mass number β€’ Isotopes β€’ Key definitions Links Next multiple choice quiz: Atomic masses (in preparation) For full lesson on Atomic Structure with PowerPoint and worksheet see /teaching-resource/atomic-structure-ocr-as-chemistry-12182593
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Atomic Structure AS Active revision

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This is the first in a series of ACTIVE REVISION SHEETS for AS Chemistry, designed to help students actively learn by filling in blanks and testing themselves as part of their revision. Each revision sheet consists of alternating A4 question and answer pages. The question pages have gaps and tables to fill in, as well as quick check questions. The answer pages have the same format, but with all the blanks filled in and answers to all questions. The question and answer pages should be printed back to back on A4 or side by side on A3 or A4 (reduced) – in the latter case the sheets should be folded in half to hide the answers. Ideal for self-study or classroom use, students can complete the question pages before looking at the answers to check their learning. Learning outcomes and tick boxes for each outcome are also provided. This 4 page revision sheet on atomic structure is part of a series primarily aimed at the OCR AS Chemistry specification and relates to the following sections: Module 2 – Foundations in chemistry Part 1 – Atoms and reactions 2.1.1 Atomic structure and isotopes Please review! Content covered β€’ Protons, neutrons and electrons – mass and relative charge β€’ Atomic number and mass number β€’ Isotopes β€’ Key definitions Links Next revision sheet: Atomic masses /teaching-resource/atomic-masses-as-active-revision-12251537 For full lesson with PowerPoint and worksheet see /teaching-resource/atomic-structure-ocr-as-chemistry-12182593
Naming hydrocarbons with quiz (AS)
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Naming hydrocarbons with quiz (AS)

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This bundle includes a complete lesson on naming hydrocarbons and a fun quiz on naming alkanes and cycloalkanes, based on the format used by A Question of Sport in their picture quiz. The complete lesson on naming alkanes and alkenes features a 38 slide interactive, animated PowerPoint as well as a starter activity and plenary (quiz activity) along with a 13 page workbook and a lesson plan. Exam tips and answers to all exercises are provided. The quiz can be used as a team or individual activity, using mini whiteboards to write the answers. A linked interactive PowerPoint, with answers and explanations, is provided along with full teaching notes. Please review! Content covered: β€’ Application of IUPAC rules of nomenclature for systematically naming organic compounds β€’ Naming alkanes and cycloalkanes β€’ Naming branched alkanes β€’ Naming alkenes and branched alkenes β€’ Naming quiz Duration: 1 lesson + 20 minutes for quiz Links Previous lesson: topic 40 – Introduction to organic chemistry /teaching-resource/introduction-to-organic-chemistry-ocr-as-chemistry-12237143 Next lesson: topic 42 – Functional groups - names and formulae /teaching-resource/functional-groups-names-and-formulae-ocr-as-chemistry-12624555