All Misconceptions articles
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MisconceptionsMass and dissolving | Chemical misconceptions II | 11–14 years
Use these questions to explore dissolving solids in liquids and tackle common misconceptions
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Exhibition chemistryForming a cloud in a bottle
Explore evaporation, condensation and equilibrium with this quick and easy demonstration
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Exhibition chemistryBoiling without heating
Overcome common misconceptions about changes of state and vaporisation with water, a syringe and reduced pressure
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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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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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CPD articleHow to teach aromatic chemistry at post-16
Tips and ideas to enhance your teaching of conjugated pi systems
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CPD articleTeaching atom economy, percentage yield and green chemistry post-16
Use these tips and ideas for teaching these quantitative topics
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CPD articleTeaching isomerism at post-16
Ensure your students succeed with structural and stereoisomerism
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CPD articleTeaching conservation of mass at 14–16
Help learners master the concept of conservation of mass with these hands-on teaching ideas
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CPD articleHow to teach Maxwell–Boltzmann distribution curves at post-16
Enhance learners’ knowledge and understanding of reaction kinetics and how to interpret graphs
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CPD articleTeaching enthalpy cycles at post-16
Use these tips and resources to help your students construct and interpret enthalpy cycles
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CPD articleHow to teach titration post-16
Tips for teaching practical titration techniques and the underlying theory
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CPD articleHow to teach polymers at post-16
Teaching strategies and resources to help learners master polymers and overcome misconceptions
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NewsUnderstanding how students untangle intermolecular forces
Discover how learners use electronegativity to predict the location of dipole−dipole interactions
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CPD articleHow to teach chromatography at post-16
Everything you need to help your students master the fundamentals of this analytical technique
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CPD articleHow to teach chemistry through electrostatics at post-16
Highlight the importance of charge and polarity in chemistry with these classroom ideas and activities
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NewsHow to banish misconceptions with green chemistry
Evidence-informed tips on how a greener approach can improve problem-solving abilities and address misconceptions
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CPD articleEverything you need to teach atomic structure and periodicity at post-16
Top tips and teaching ideas to help your students get to grips with the periodic table and its trends
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NewsOvercoming electrochemistry misconceptions
Use evidence-based research and teacher-tested tips to help your students master this challenging topic
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CPD articleHow to teach reversible reactions and equilibrium at 14–16
Use these tips and teaching ideas to secure student understanding when teaching this tricky topic