All Atoms and bonds articles
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ResourceAtoms 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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Class experimentExperiments with particles | Classic chemistry experiments | 11–14 years
Use common classroom items to explore physical states and how materials interact in these three practical investigations
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MisconceptionsChemical misconceptions II: Spot the bonding | 14–16 years
Use this set of diagrams where learners must identify what types of bonding are represented to develop understanding and tackle misconceptions
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NewsScientists create liquid carbon on Earth for the first time
Researchers reveal breakthrough information about carbon’s most mysterious form using an ultra-powerful laser
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ResourceChemical misconceptions II: Spot the bonding | 16–18 years
This activity explores learners knowledge of different bonding types through 18 diagrams
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ExtensionBonding models | Stretch and challenge | 14–16 years
Challenge learners to explore alternative models, using plasticine and cocktail sticks
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MisconceptionsIonic bonding: true or false? | Chemical misconceptions II
Check your learners’ understanding of ionic bonding with this true or false worksheet
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Games and puzzlesAtoms, 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!
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ResourceAtoms 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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ExtensionIonic bonding and electron transfer | Stretch and challenge | 14–16 years
Learners evaluate and discuss ideas about ionic bonding, the formation of ions and energetics
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ResourceDecision tree: what type of bonding? | 14–16 years
Use this decision tree to help your learners find answers to questions about structure and bonding by scaffolding their thinking
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ResourceAtoms 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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Lesson planMetallic bonding and the structure of iron | Lesson plan | 14–16 years
Explore how the bonding in iron relates to its physical properties and address common misconceptions using this lesson plan with activities
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ResourceMetallic bonding | Knowledge check | 14–16
Assess learning on metallic bonding with worksheets at foundation and higher level
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Lesson planBonding bingo: bonds and properties of substances | 14–16 years
Try this game and lesson plan to reinforce learners’ understanding of bonding and how it relates to the physical properties of substances
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ResourceAtomic structure | Knowledge check | 14–16
Assess learning on atomic structure with a higher and foundation worksheet
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ExtensionAtomic structure and the Sun | Stretch and challenge | 14–16
Stretch learners’ understanding of atomic structure using the context of the Sun
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ResourceCovalent structure and bonding | Knowledge check | 14–16
Assess learning on covalent structure and bonding with two levels of worksheet
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ResourceCovalent structure and bonding in our bodies | In context | 14–16
Put covalent bonding into context with questions about the human body, its composition and the nutrition needed to support human health
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CPD articleHow to teach atomic structure at 14–16
Strengthen your students’ grasp of the atom and electronic configurations with these models and strategies