Neil Goalby
Neil has been teaching chemistry for more than 20 years and is an experienced examiner. He is currently head of chemistry at Bancroft’s School in North East London. He is also vice chair of governors at a large comprehensive school in East London. Neil is the author of the popular chemistry revision website chemrevise.org
ResourceCovalent bonding | Developing understanding | 14–16 years
Develop learners’ understanding of the size and shape of covalent structures by interpreting a range of diagrams and models
ResourceIonic bonding | Developing understanding | 14–16 years
Develop learners’ understanding of ionic lattices through comparing 2D and 3D representations
ResourceMetallic bonding | Developing understanding | 14–16
Develop learners’ sub-microscopic understanding by interpreting a range of models used to represent metallic structure and metal ions
ResourceCarbon allotropes | Developing understanding | 14–16
Encourage learners to think about how different structures of carbon are represented and what this means at the sub-microscopic level
CPDHow to teach intermolecular forces at 14–16
Use these ideas to help your students master this challenging topic and gain a deeper understanding of the forces at play
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