All Atomic structure articles – Page 2
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FeatureHow to draw electron configuration diagrams
Use this step-by-step to get your 14–16 students drawing electron configuration diagrams confidently
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News5 tips for teaching VSEPR theory
Use the latest research to help your students form correct mental images when predicting molecular geometries
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NewsThe whitest white paint ever is also the coolest
How paint made with barium sulfate could reduce the need for air conditioning
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FeatureWhy you need A-level chemistry to study geology
Knowledge of chemistry topics such as isotopes, analytical techniques and earth science is essential for studying geology
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CPDTeaching structure and bonding post-16
Try these tips, contexts and activities to tackle the orbital model of the atom and bonding
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OpinionShould we teach chemistry from primary?
Secondary school teacher Ian Stuart shares the benefits of teaching atomic theory to seven- and eight-year olds
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ResourceCoronavirus at the molecular level
Understand the structure of the virus behind the Covid-19 pandemic
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IdeasHow to sequence and segment your teaching of ionic equations
Use this ionic compounds worksheet to sequence and segment your teaching effectively
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IdeasEscape the classroom: advanced challenges for older students
Six more puzzles to challenge and enthuse your students
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FeatureTaking the fear out of time-of-flight calculations
Get the teaching of TOF-MS right and student outcomes will really soar
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ResourceTime-of-flight calculations
Use these resources to familiarise 16–18 students with the maths involved in time-of-flight calcuations
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ResourceTrends in the periodic table starters | 16–18
A great Starter for ten activity to engage your students with trends in the periodic table by focusing on group 2, group 3 and group 7.
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ResourceAtomic structure starters | 16–18
Test your students’ understanding of atomic structure using these Starter for ten activities that cover the development of theories about atomic structure.
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NewsProbing difficulties with quantum atomic models
What you can do to make grasping atomic representations easier
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ResourceScience concept cartoons: what holds atoms together?
Spark discussion and stimulate thinking about what holds atoms together in a way that encourages pupils to share their ideas.
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ResourceChemistry and Sport - Swimming
Support learners to understand the role of chemistry in swimming this upcoming Olympic season
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ResourceOn This Day - Jan 03 : Rutherford penetrated the nucleus
Upon bombarding nitrogen atoms with alpha particles, he observed the release of a proton. Patrick Blackett later discovered that this was a transmutation of nitrogen to oxygen.