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Added May

Bonding and
Structure

Resources available for immediate download from the table below. Brief descriptions of each activity are given below the table. Resources shown in blue are not yet available, these will be added during the next six months. Brief presentations explaining how each resource works can be obtained by selecting the presentation link next to the description of each activity.
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Bonding and Structure (Presentation):

A PowerPoint presentation to use with students when learning how to identify the types of bonding within and between species. A vareity of answers are available to each question and help is provided within the presentation for those students with difficulties. (Back to top)

Electronic Structure (Presentation):

An Excel spreadsheet for use in explaining the trend in first ionisation energy on going across periods two and three. Students predict the values in relation to the firstionisation energy of the preceeding element. The actual values are entered into the spreadsheet and are then plotted 'live' onto a graph. Resulting trends can then be highlighted on the interactive whiteboard. (Back to top)

Kinetics and Equilibria (Presentation):

An Excel spreadsheet for use in explaining the influence of temperature, concentration and pressure on the position of equilibrium and rates of equilibria reactions. Students alter conditions using the interactive whiteboard and can check their answers using text formatting features. Also suitable for use with A2 students when revising simple equilibria systems before considering the topic in more depth. (Back to top)

Moles Formulae and Equations (Presentation):

An Excel spreadsheet which generates unlimited numbers of calculations for students to use in order to practice simple mole conversions. Ideal for use with a whole class who select factors to calculate using buttons and can then check their answers. Also suitable for students to then revisit as part of their revision or to build confidence in this area. (Back to top)

Organic Chemistry (Presentation):

A PowerPoint presentation that takes students through naming organic compounds in steps. A help function is provided on each slide that explains the basic rules of nomenclature. This has not yet been tested with students - Any feedback gratefully received. (Back to top)

Redox (Presentation):

An Excel Spreadsheet for practising calculation of oxidation numbers. Several examples of compounds containing two elements are provided with a slider control for selecting their oxidation number. The answers can be checked and corrections made by using the rules which are provided on a seperate sheet. (Back to top)

Revision Game (Presentation):

A Word Document that enables students to be tested on their understanding of key words. Studenst work in two teams. One team has to work from left to right across the grid while the other works from the top to the bottom of the grid. This resource has only been used with a small group of students - Any feedback gratefully received.(Back to top)

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