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Focus on
Interactive Online Science

Essential Chemistry

Focus on Essential Chemistry is an interactive
resource for use in class or for independent
learning covering the major topics in GCSE and
KS3 Chemistry.

Properties of Matter
Particle model • Changes of state
Atoms and Elements
Historical timeline • Elements • Atomic structure • Isotopes and relative atomic mass
Compounds

What is a compound? • Compounds and mixtures • Formula of compounds •
Chemical equations
Structure and Bonding
Electron shells • Types of bonding • Properties of ionic compounds •
Properties of covalent compounds
Periodic Table
History • Periodic table • Group 1 • Group 7
Structure and Bonding
Chemical Analysis
Tests for gases • Flame test for metal ions • Precipitation test for metal ions
Acids, Bases and Salts
The pH scale and indicators • pH values • Neutralisation • Reactivity series •
Making salts • Hazard symbols
Electrolysis
Introduction • Molten lead bromide • Sodium chloride solution • Purification of copper
Extraction of Metals
Metal ores • Extraction of aluminium • Extraction of iron
Rates of Reaction
Introduction to rates of reaction • Measuring reaction rates • Collision theory
Periodic Table
Energy Changes in Reactions
Heat and temperature • Energy changes in reactions • Reversible reactions •
Dynamic equilibrium • Factors affecting equilibrium • The Haber process
Organic Chemistry
What is organic chemistry? • Alkanes • Alkenes • Alcohols • Carboxylic acids •
Crude oil and fractional distillation • Cracking • Polymers
Chemical Calculations & Activities
Chemical calculations • Relative formula mass • Chemical symbol quiz • Atomic structure
Moles & molar mass • Name - formula match • Relative atomic mass • Balancing equations
Mass in reactions • Empirical formula • Concentration of solutions

Alcohols
Online version: this title is part of
the Science Resource Pack on pages 4-5.

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