All Atomic structure articles

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Atomic structure | Review my learning worksheets | 14–16 years

Identify learning gaps and misconceptions with this set of worksheets offering three levels of support

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Atoms and ions | Review my learning worksheets | 14–16 years

Identify learning gaps and misconceptions with this set of worksheets offering three levels of support

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Light and electrons in energy levels | Fundamentals of chemistry | 16–18 years

Use this flipped learning worksheet and student sheet to revise atomic models and then move on to electromagnetic radiation

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Modelling radioactive decay | Fundamentals of chemistry | 16–18 years

Use this flipped learning worksheet and student sheet to revise fusion and nuclear equations and introduce decay

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Nuclear fusion | Fundamentals of chemistry | 16–18 years

Use this flipped learning worksheet and student sheet to revise subatomic particles and introduce nuclear fusion

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Counting protons, neutrons and electrons | Fundamentals of chemistry | 16–18 years

Use this flipped learning worksheet and student sheet to revise and develop understanding of subatomic particles

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Developing a model of the atom | Fundamentals of chemistry | 16–18 years

Use this flipped learning worksheet and student sheet to revise and develop understanding of atomic structure and how it is represented in chemistry

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Chemical misconceptions II: Spot the bonding | 16–18 years

This activity explores learners knowledge of different bonding types through 18 diagrams

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Ways to teach atoms and ions

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Use these six approaches to ensure learners master ion formation at 14–16

Games and puzzles

Atoms, molecules and ions 4-in-a-line

Match the symbol or the particle diagram to the type of particle it represents. Get 4-in-a-line to win!

Poster

Everything you need to teach the structure of the atom

2025-06-16T07:12:00Z

With this poster and fact sheet, your 14–16 learners will soon know their electrons from their protons

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Isotopes of hydrogen | Johnstone’s triangle | 14–16 years

Use this worksheet to develop learners’ understanding of atoms and isotopes by considering ‘heavy water’ ice cubes

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Atoms and isotopes | Developing understanding | 14–16

Encourage learners to deepen their understanding of isotopes from the macroscopic to sub-microscopic level

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Atoms and ions | Developing understanding | 14–16 years

Encourage learners to think about how atoms and ions are represented and what this means at the sub-microscopic level

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Atoms and ions of copper | Johnstone’s triangle worksheets | 14–16 years

Use these worksheets to develop learners’ understanding of atoms and ions, including a demonstration of a metal displacement reaction

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Atomic structure | Developing understanding | 14–16 years

Encourage learners to think about how the atomic structure is represented and what this means at the sub-microscopic level

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Atomic model | Key terms support | 14–16

Language support pack for atomic model, with key terms list, accessible glossary, Frayer models and unscrambling definitions

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Atomic model | Reading comprehension | 14–16 years

Use this reading comprehension based on a real science research news story to develop literacy skills and confidence 

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Atomic model | Structured talk | 14–16 years

In this speaking and listening task learners work together to build word bridges, building and sharing understanding of the atomic model

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Atomic structure | Knowledge check | 14–16

Assess learning on atomic structure with a higher and foundation worksheet