All Atomic structure articles – Page 3
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Science 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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Chemistry and Sport - Swimming
Support learners to understand the role of chemistry in swimming this upcoming Olympic season
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On 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.
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Teacher subject knowledge self assessment: post-16
Use these diagnostic tests to self-assess your chemistry subject knowledge, and identify strengths and areas for development
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3D crystal structures
Link to the Cambridge Structural Database educational collection to access 750+ structures
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Molecular model misconceptions
Let us take a closer look at the suitability of using molecular models to teach the determination of chemical formulae.
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Chemical misconceptions II: Ionisation energy
Use this activity as a revision of the topic, or a reinforcement of learner’s knowledge base, upholding what they know about ionisation energy.
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Chemical misconceptions II: An analogy for the atom
Discover more around the solar system analogy for the structure of an atom. Looking closer at their similarities and differences.
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Chemical misconceptions II: Spot the bonding
This activity asks learners to explore their knowledge of different bonding types, through diagrams of 18 bonds.
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Chemical misconceptions II: Hydrogen fluoride
Explore hydrogen fluoride, discuss its chemical reaction and encourage learners to think about why the reaction takes place.
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Chemical misconceptions II: Stability and reactivity
Explore chemical stability and reactivity with learners, and test their knowledge base with a diagram and questions.
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Chemical misconceptions II: Chemical stability
Explore seven triads of chemical species and understand the stability between the three examples.
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Chemical misconceptions I: Chemical structure
Explore the structure of atoms, and get a clearer idea of how to present atoms to learners through analogy.
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On This Day - Jan 18 : Edward Frankland was born
Frankland introduced the theory of valence when he realised that atoms can only form a certain number of bonds to other atoms. He also co-discovered helium (He), pioneered organometallic chemistry, and was a leader in the field of water purification.
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Empty space in gaseous argon
How much ‘empty space’ is in a sample of gaseous argon? Students use their knowledge of Avogadro’s number and the concept of atomic size to find out.