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Bonding | Review my learning | 14–16 years

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A set of differentiated worksheets with answers to identify learning gaps and misconceptions on the topic of bonding

A set of differentiated worksheets to identify learning gaps and misconceptions on the topics of covalent, ionic and metallic bonding. Editable with answers included.

The worksheets cover the following topics: identifying ionic, covalent and metallic bonds from diagrams, the presence of ions in ionic bonds, electrostatic forces in ionic bonds, sharing electrons in covalent bonds, the presence of positive metal ions and negative electrons in metallic bonds, types of elements involved in ionic, covalent and metallic bonds, explaining why metals conduct electricity, explaining the conditions needed for ionic compounds to conduct electricity and explaining why covalent substances do not conduct electricity.

If learners successfully answer questions on these topics, they can attempt the extension questions. These consist of drawing diagrams to represent ionic and covalent bonds.

The worksheets are ideal for learners studying GCSE and equivalent courses but can be used to check and review learning at any stage.

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