Carbon bonding provides great examples from the real world of science for learners to apply their knowledge

Scientists experimented for many years to remove a single layer of carbon atoms from graphite. They predicted that it would have very useful properties. After many expensive experiments, they eventually succeeded using common sticky tape to remove a layer of carbon atoms from a lump of graphite. This single layer was named graphene. Learners will work through questions about graphene, Buckminsterfullerene and diamond based on their scientific discovery and use. 

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    A foundation and higher level worksheet to put learning about carbon structure and bonding into context. Answers are included in the teacher notes.

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These In context worksheets ask learners to use their knowledge of carbon structure and bonding in the context of carbon allotropes, building their confidence and capability to face exam questions. With a mixture of multiple-choice, short answer and long-answer questions covering structure and bonding in:

  • graphite
  • graphene
  • Buckminsterfullerene 
  • diamond

Calculation questions are included to give opportunities to practise mathematical skills within this topic. The worksheets are available at foundation and higher level and as fully-editable versions, giving you the flexibility to select the questions most relevant to a particular lesson or group of learners.

 

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Find more Knowledge check and In context resources in our collection of Organic chemistry worksheets.