All Structure and bonding articles
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Misconceptions
Chemical misconceptions II: Spot the bonding | 14–16 years
Use this set of diagrams where learners must identify what types of bonding are represented to develop understanding and tackle misconceptions
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News
Scientists create liquid carbon on Earth for the first time
Researchers reveal breakthrough information about carbon’s most mysterious form using an ultra-powerful laser
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Resource
Chemical misconceptions II: Spot the bonding | 16–18 years
This activity explores learners knowledge of different bonding types through 18 diagrams
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Extension
Bonding models | Stretch and challenge | 14–16 years
Challenge learners to explore alternative models, using plasticine and cocktail sticks
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Misconceptions
Ionic bonding: true or false? | Chemical misconceptions II
Check your learners’ understanding of ionic bonding with this true or false worksheet
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Extension
Ionic bonding and electron transfer | Stretch and challenge | 14–16 years
Learners evaluate and discuss ideas about ionic bonding, the formation of ions and energetics
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Decision tree: what type of bonding? | 14–16 years
Use this decision tree to help your learners find answers to questions about structure and bonding by scaffolding their thinking
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Lesson plan
Metallic bonding and the structure of iron | Lesson plan | 14–16 years
Explore how the bonding in iron relates to its physical properties and address common misconceptions using this lesson plan with activities
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Metallic bonding in electric cars | In context | 14–16
Put metallic structure and bonding into context and practise maths in science with questions about electric cars
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Metallic bonding | Knowledge check | 14–16
Assess learning on metallic bonding with worksheets at foundation and higher level
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Ionic structure and bonding | Knowledge check | 14–16 years
Assess learning on ionic structure and bonding with higher and foundation worksheets
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Ionic structure and bonding in rubies | In context | 14–16 years
Put ionic bonding into context with questions about rubies, their composition and dazzling properties
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Lesson plan
Bonding bingo: bonds and properties of substances | 14–16 years
Try this game and lesson plan to reinforce learners’ understanding of bonding and how it relates to the physical properties of substances
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Structure and bonding | Key terms support | 14–16
Language support pack for structure and bonding, with key terms list, accessible glossary, Frayer models and unscrambling definitions
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Structure and bonding | Reading comprehension | 14–16 years
Use this reading comprehension based on a real science research news story to develop literacy skills and confidence
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Structure and bonding | Structured talk | 14–16 years
In this speaking and listening task learners work together to build word bridges by applying, building and sharing understanding of bonding
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Resource
Structure and bonding of carbon | Knowledge check | 14–16
Assess learning on atomic structure with a higher and foundation worksheet
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Structure and bonding of carbon | In context | 14–16
Put carbon structure and bonding into context and practise maths in science with questions about graphene, Buckminsterfullerene, diamond
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Covalent structure and bonding | Knowledge check | 14–16
Assess learning on covalent structure and bonding with two levels of worksheet
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Covalent structure and bonding in our bodies | In context | 14–16
Put covalent bonding into context with questions about the human body, its composition and the nutrition needed to support human health