Joint Earth Science Education Initiative - limestone chemistry

This activity is most appropriate for students aged 14-16 to illustrate chemical reactions and useful materials made from rocks.

Some of the simple chemical reactions of limestone (calcium carbonate, CaCO₃) and lime (calcium oxide, CaO).

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Decomposition reactions | 11–14 years
Differentiated worksheets guide learners to consider word equations, symbol equations and conservation of mass linked to simple decomposition reactions
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Displacement reaction snap | 11–14 years
Consolidate learning about simple displacement reactions with this game, followed by a formative assessment activity for the whole class
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How chemistry provides oxygen for breathing in emergency situations

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Structure and bonding: exploding exam questions | 14–16 years
Present and prastice a technique to help learners understand the language used in extended-reponse questions and improve their answers
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Lithium-ion cells worksheet | 16–18 years
Review your learners’ understanding of electrochemistry and its applications
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Spot the entropy errors worksheet | 16–18 years
Develop your learners’ metacognitive skills using thermodynamics questions and calculations