Compounds and formulas matching pairs game

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Source: © Royal Society of Chemistry

Strengthen your learners’ confidence identifying compound names and formulas with this card game

Use this fun, simple to set up card game to engage your 14–16 learners. Learners name compounds from their formulas and vice versa, improving their recall and knowledge of common compounds. Download the cards, teacher notes (including guidance on how to scaffold or build extra challenge into the game) and student instructions.

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