All Equations, formulas and nomenclature articles
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ResourceIntroducing chemical change | Key terms support | 11–14
Language support pack for Introducing chemical change, with key terms list, accessible glossary, Frayer models and unscrambling definitions
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ResourceQuantitative chemistry | Key terms support | 14–16
Language support pack for quantitative chemistry, with key terms list, accessible glossary, Frayer models and unscrambling definitions
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ResourceIron and sulfur reaction | Johnstone’s triangle | 11–14
Develop your learners’ understanding of reactants and products at different conceptual levels, using an iron and sulfur reaction as an example
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ResourceC, O and Co | Johnstone’s triangle | 11–14 years
Develop your learners’ understanding of symbols and formulas at different conceptual levels by comparing the symbolic representations of carbon monoxide and cobalt
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ResourceSymbols and formulas | Developing understanding | 11–14 years
Develop your learners’ understanding of what is represented by symbols and chemical formulas
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ResourceInterpreting chemical equations | Developing understanding | 14–16 years
Deepen learners’ understanding of interpreting chemical equations by exploring the topic at different conceptual levels
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ResourceBalancing chemical equations using hydrogen and oxygen | Johnstone’s triangle worksheets | 14–16 years
Introduce Johnstone’s triangle to help learners gain a deeper understanding of balancing chemical equations
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Class experimentThe change in mass when magnesium burns
A class practical to find the formula of magnesium oxide using the change in mass when magnesium burns
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ResourceDecision tree: acid, base or buffer? | 16–18 years
Help learners understand which equation they need to answer questions about acids, bases and buffers by scaffolding their thinking
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OpinionWhy I hate formula triangles
Read why one teacher asks if it’s time to change the formula when teaching calculation questions
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ResourceQuantitative chemistry | Review my learning | 14–16 years
A set of differentiated worksheets with answers to identify learning gaps and misconceptions on the topic of quantitative chemistry
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ResourceDecomposition reactions | 11–14 years
Differentiated worksheets guide learners to consider word equations, symbol equations and conservation of mass linked to simple decomposition reactions
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ResourceReaction profile diagrams and bombardier beetles | 14–16 years
Draw energy profile diagrams and explore the differences between catalysed and uncatalysed reactions in the context of the defence mechanism of this super bug
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Class experimentAcid–alkali conductometric titration worksheet | 14–16 years
Develop your learners’ understanding of ions and the changes in ionic concentrations in an acid-alkali neutralisation
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Ideas5 effective ways to teach balancing equations
Tried-and-tested approaches to build student skills and confidence
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ResourceIntroducing moles numeracy worksheet | 14–16 years
Use the context of cooking to get students more comfortable with concepts such as balanced equations, ratios and reagents
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IdeasStoichiometry and moles: how to explain it?
Use cooking as a fun, accessible introduction to why and how we use balanced equations
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NewsWhat is difficult about concentration?
Fresh insight offers tips for teaching the mathematics of moles, volume and molarity
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CPD articleTeaching acids and bases post-16
Try these tips, ideas and activities to help you teach this topic
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Ideas4 ways to boost students’ understanding of organic chemistry
Alcohols, carboxylic acids and esters don’t have to be difficult – try these practical tips in your classroom