Rubies provide a great context for learners to apply their understanding of ionic bonding

Rubies are valuable gemstones. They are used to make stunning jewellery, as well as being used as parts in watches and lasers. 

  • Index image IC ionic bonding

    Download this

    In context, for age range 14–16

    Foundation and higher level worksheets to put learning about ionic bonding into context. Answers are included in the teacher notes.

About this resource

These In context worksheets ask learners to use their knowledge of ionic structure and bonding in an applied context, building their confidence and capability to face exam questions. With a mixture of multiple-choice, short answer and long-answer questions covering ionic structure and bonding in rubies.

Calculation questions are included to give opportunities to practise mathematical skills within this topic. The worksheets are available at foundation and higher level and as fully-editable versions, giving you the flexibility to select the questions most relevant to a particular lesson or group of learners.

Also available to assess this topic

  • Review my learning worksheets: bonding worksheets available with three levels of scaffolded support to help build confidence in every learner. Use before, during or after teaching the bonding topic to understand progress and identify misconceptions.
  • Knowledge check worksheets: select from foundation and higher level to assess learners’ knowledge and understanding of ionic structure and bonding at the end of a period of teaching or as revision.

More support

Find more Knowledge check and In context resources in our collection of Organic chemistry worksheets.