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For 11–14 years

Particle model

Subtopics

States of matter

Diffusion

Changes of state

Solutions

For 14–16 years

Structure and bonding

Subtopics

Metallic bonding

Ionic bonding

Covalent bonding

Allotropes of carbon

For 14–16 years

Atomic model

Subtopics

Particle diagrams

Structure of the atom

Atoms and ions

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Mass and dissolving index image

Mass and dissolving | Chemical misconceptions II | 11–14 years

Atoms and ions RML index image

Atoms and ions | Review my learning worksheets | 14–16 years

Particles in motion index image

Particles in motion?

Alkenes index image

Alkenes | Review my learning worksheets | 14–16 years

Stearic acid Nuffield index image

Melting and freezing stearic acid

In association with Nuffield Foundation

Spot the bonding 16-18 index image

Chemical misconceptions II: Spot the bonding | 16–18 years

Diffusion and dissolving DU index image

Diffusion and dissolving | Developing understanding | 11–14

Diffusion JT index image

Diffusion of colour in water | Johnstone’s triangle worksheets | 11–14 years

Mass and dissolving | Chemical misconceptions II | 11–14 years
Atoms and ions | Review my learning worksheets | 14–16 years
Particles in motion?
Alkenes | Review my learning worksheets | 14–16 years
Melting and freezing stearic acid
Chemical misconceptions II: Spot the bonding | 16–18 years
Diffusion and dissolving | Developing understanding | 11–14
Diffusion of colour in water | Johnstone’s triangle worksheets | 11–14 years

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