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Representing elements and compounds
| 14–16 years
Everything you need to teach representing elements and compounds
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Exhibition chemistryClarifying compounds and mixtures
Declan Fleming clears up confusion in a puff of purple vapour
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QuizSymbols, formulae and balanced equations | Bridging the knowledge gap | 14–16 years
Support your students with the transition to post-16 study with this quiz on symbols, formulae and balancing equations
ResourceRepresenting elements and compounds | In context | 14–16
Use the real-world contexts of the elements that are used to make mobile phones and the composition of lunar soil
ResourceRepresenting elements and compounds | Knowledge check | 14–16
Assess understanding of representing elements and compounds with a higher and foundation worksheet
ResourceRepresenting elements and compounds | Review my learning worksheets | 14–16 years
Identify learning gaps and misconceptions with this set of worksheets offering three levels of support
Enrich
Games and puzzlesIonic formulas 1 and 2 | Gridlocks puzzle | 14–16 years
Help your students consolidate their understanding of ionic formulas using these sudoku-style puzzles, with printable worksheets and answers
Games and puzzlesEveryday chemicals | Gridlocks puzzle | 14–16 years
Explore and reinforce your students’ understanding of everyday chemicals using these sudoku-style puzzles, with printable worksheets and answers
Games and puzzlesCompounds and formulas matching pairs game
Strengthen your learners’ confidence identifying compound names and formulas with this card game
Overview resources for Elements, compounds and mixtures | 14–16 years
Discover more chemistry teaching resources for 14–16 learners with elements, compounds and mixtures, including key terms support