All Atomic structure articles
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NewsHelp learners understand and compare the Bohr and electron cloud models
Make the abstract nature of atomic theory more concrete with these evidence-informed teaching tips
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ResourceCarbon allotropes | Johnstone’s triangle worksheets | 14–16 years
Use these worksheets to get learners thinking about carbon allotropes at different levels, from sub-microscopic structures to macroscopic properties
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ResourceCovalent bonding | Johnstone’s triangle worksheets | 14–16 years
Use these worksheets to develop learners’ understanding of covalent bonding, including symbolic models and how macroscopic properties relate to the type of bonding
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ResourceMetallic bonding | Johnstone’s triangle worksheets | 14–16 years
Use these worksheets to develop learners’ understanding of metallic bonding, including symbols and diagrams and how macroscopic properties relate to the type of bonding
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ResourceIonic bonding | Johnstone’s triangle worksheets | 14–16 years
Use these worksheets to develop learners’ understanding of ionic structures and bonding, including symbols and diagrams and how macroscopic properties are related to bonding
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IdeasModel atomic structure with playdough
Engage your learners with these fun, tactile ideas and models
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NewsNew method grows larger diamonds
Use this real-world context when teaching about giant covalent structures
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ResourceAtoms and ions | Structure strip | 14–16
Support learners to recall and write about ion formation and factors that affect it
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ResourceStructure of the atom | Structure strip | 14–16
Support learners to recall and write about the properties of subatomic particles and the structure of an atom
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ResourceCovalent bonding | Structure strip | 14–16
Understand covalent bonding diagrams and their limitations, with this scaffolded writing activity
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ResourceIonic bonding | Structure strip | 14–16
Understand the models and diagrams used to represent ionic bonding and their limitations, with this scaffolded writing activity
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ResourceMetallic bonding | Structure strip | 14–16
Describe the metallic bonding model and explain how this leads to particular properties in metals, with this scaffolded writing activity
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ResourceAllotropes of carbon | Structure strip | 14–16
Support learners to retrieve information on the structure and bonding in different forms of carbon, with this scaffolded writing activity
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Ideas5 ways to teach atomic structure at 14–16
Secure your learners’ understanding of this core topic with these teacher-tested strategies
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CPDHow to teach chemistry through electrostatics at post-16
Highlight the importance of charge and polarity in chemistry with these classroom ideas and activities
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NewsScientists discover the heaviest oxygen isotope
Help learners delve into atomic structure and isotopes with this research context
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IdeasBoost younger students’ grasp of atomic structure
How to go beyond the simplistic when teaching this topic at 11–14, to help students achieve success at 14–16
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PosterHow to teach electron configurations
Everything you need to help your post-16 students understand orbitals and shells
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IdeasGet crafty with festive molecular baubles
Is this the perfect festive science activity for the last week of term?
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